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MoisturizingPanthenol, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks well
“Both products boast our iconic Bio Boost botanical oil blend to support and protect the skin's natural moisture barrier, plus a 100% natural pure essential oil blend of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Neroli to help restore calm.”
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.
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 unsaponifiables, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Coco-glucoside~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideWater~13–15%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3.6–4.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlyceryl oleate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateParfum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCoconut acid~1.3–1.6%
Citric acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.55–0.85%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Panthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilChamomilla recutita oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolGeraniol~0.3–0.55%
Citronellal~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 benzoateEchium plantagineum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.4–0.6%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractWater~0.3–0.6%
Glycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis 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 alcoholStearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBisabolol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCarbomer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEchium plantagineum seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilChamomilla recutita oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellal~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractCitric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Coco-glucoside, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Coconut acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Dehydroacetic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita oil, Octyldodecanol, Geraniol, Citronellal, Benzyl benzoate, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Parfum, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Geraniol, Citronellal, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Citric acid
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| this worksstress check skin savioursYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySuper Barrier Balm | BABORDoctor Babor Repair Cellular: Ultimate Calming Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmCalming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $30.75 | $147.39 | $217.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Dimethicone | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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