"Tower 28 Beauty - SOS Recovery Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. 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.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

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.

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

SOS Recovery Cream

Source: From product name

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 hyaluronate0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.1% - 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 hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Triolein0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide np0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Cetearyl alcohol1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Behenyl alcohol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Cetyl ethylhexanoate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Glyceryl stearate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Pentylene glycol0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Allantoin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

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.

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

This cushiony soft cream is fast-absorbing, never sticky, won't cause breakouts, and doesn't sting.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Allantoin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Key Actives

Allantoin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, 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 np0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Triolein0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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 hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Cetyl ethylhexanoate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

1,2-hexanediol0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium cetyl phosphate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Pentylene glycol0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

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 ethylhexanoate3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Propanediol2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

1,2-hexanediol0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Glyceryl stearate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Cetearyl alcohol1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

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

Microcrystalline cellulose1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Sodium polyacrylate starch0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Sclerotium gum0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

Triolein0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Potassium cetyl phosphate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Behenyl alcohol0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Allantoin0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

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

Ceramide np0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Glyceryl dioleate0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Cellulose gum0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

Sodium phytate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Pentylene glycol0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Sodium acetylated hyaluronate0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

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 hyaluronate0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

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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