Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Butylene glycol + 4 moreGood evidence
“It is also very effective in preventing moisture from escaping from your skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Thymus vulgaris extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 60~1.6–2.4%
Sorbitan stearate~1.3–2%
Hydrogenated rapeseed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–1%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 crosspolymerPlacental extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhizic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated rapeseed oil, Alcohol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Placental extract, Glycyrrhizic acid, Thymus vulgaris extract, Potassium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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