Works for
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 10 moreWorks well
“A hydrating lotion that provides a sense of comfort to sensitive-feeling skin.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: phytosphingosine
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Asiaticoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Asiaticoside, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.2–7.8%
- 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 butterCetearyl isononanoate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateIsodecyl neopentanoate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateButylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polydecene~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneDimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSqualane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSteareth-2~0.55–1.3%
Steareth-21~0.5–1.15%
Cetyl alcohol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPentaerythrityl distearate~0.3–0.75%
Polyacrylate-13~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Brassica campestris sterols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Piroctone olamine~0.15–0.65%
Polyisobutene~0.15–0.6%
Sodium dextran sulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRaspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol estersPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.4%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAsiaticoside~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosidePhytosphingosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineBorage seed oil aminopropanediol amides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl isononanoate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Dimethicone, Squalane, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Cetyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Polyacrylate-13, Brassica campestris sterols, Chlorphenesin, Piroctone olamine, Polyisobutene, Sodium dextran sulfate, Citric acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Raspberry seed oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Asiaticoside, Phytosphingosine, Borage seed oil aminopropanediol amides
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| UriageXémose Emollient MilkYOUR PRODUCT | THE FACE SHOPDr.Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer | DermaticaNourishing Ceramide + Peptides | EveredenProtecting Baby Face Cream - No 2. Silk Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $22.65 | $21.40 | $33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Uriage - Xémose Emollient Milk" can work well for skin moisturization. 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 and butylene glycol 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). Phytosphingosine, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, squalane and brassica campestris sterols 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.30%). 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.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.20% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
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.
Price
The product retails for 18.69£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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