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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se + 8 moreWorks
“A lightweight tinted moisturizer, it's formulated with natural caramel and mica which produce a subtle tint, whilst potent vitamin C, anti-inflammatory vitamin E and hyaluronic acid moisturize your skin and protect against free radical damage. . L. M. Directions of Use.”
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:
glycerin, xylitylglucoside.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, ribes nigrum seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate se~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~1.9–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCaramel~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateAscorbyl glucoside~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideAlcohol denat.~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Xylitylglucoside~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideStearic acid~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMica~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaHydrogenated macadamia seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylatePlantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinTin oxide~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMahonia aquifolium root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 benzoateCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Caramel, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Alcohol denat., Xylitylglucoside, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Mica, Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil, Xylitol, Parfum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium salicylate, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 isoparaffin, Tin oxide, Limonene, Mahonia aquifolium root extract, Laureth-7, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Ci 77891
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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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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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