Based on the ingredient list, "Tower 28 Beauty - SOS Recovery Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl ethylhexanoate and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tower 28 Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

SOS Recovery Cream

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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, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

ceramide np 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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cetyl ethylhexanoate 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.8% - 4.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl ethylhexanoate 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Water, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Sclerotium gum, Triolein, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Behenyl alcohol, Allantoin, Ceramide np, Glyceryl dioleate, Cellulose gum, Sodium phytate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +4 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +7 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +6 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: phytosphingosine cholesterol +6 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: diglycerin trehalose +1 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +5 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide ns caprooyl sphingosine +7 more	Common: ceramide np sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide ns caprooyl sphingosine +7 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: adenosine dimethiconol +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more

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