The Organic Pharmacy Ultra Light Moisture Gel
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“Refresh and hydrate normal to oily skin with The Organic Pharmacy Ultra Light Moisture Gel.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Calendula officinalis extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis extract~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractGlycerin~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilParfum~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhospholipids~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsCarrageenan~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCalendula officinalis extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis cera~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Glycine soja sterols~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsSorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.05–0.15%
Isoeugenol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Phospholipids, Carrageenan, Sodium hydroxide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Propolis cera, Camellia sinensis extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glycine soja sterols, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Eugenol, Coumarin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| The Organic PharmacyUltra Light Moisture GelYOUR PRODUCT | CaudalieMoisturisers Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet | KORRESFace Care Pomegranate Pore Blurring Gel Moisturizer | EveredenProtecting Baby Face Cream - No 1. Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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