Trevarno

Trevarno T.L.C. Cream

Name: Trevarno - T.L.C. Cream
Brand: Trevarno

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cera alba + 5 more

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What the product description says

“T. L. C. Cream”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.7–2.5%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.6–2.4%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.95–1.4%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~5.8–8.6%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2.5–3.8%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~0.55–1.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lavandula angustifolia flowerAn essential oil. Used as a fragranceHigh~23–34%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower water—High~6–9%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.

Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.4–0.95%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil—High~0.15–0.5%est.

Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~5.8–8.6%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~4.3–6.4%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~1.8–2.7%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Lavandula angustifolia flower~23–34%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance

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Lavandula angustifolia flower water~6–9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.8–8.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

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.

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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.3–6.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Symphytum officinale extract~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.5–3.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Not recognized

Symphytum officinale extract~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Theobroma cacao extract~1.8–2.7%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Cera alba~1.6–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~0.95–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Oil

Not recognized

Citrus grandis seed extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Camomile), (constituents of essential oil

Not recognized

Citral~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Lavandula angustifolia flower, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Symphytum officinale extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Unknown, Symphytum officinale extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cera alba, Beeswax, Rosa damascena flower water, Unknown, Citrus grandis seed extract, Tocopherol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Citral, Geraniol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
5
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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