Works for
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks well
“shea butter balm”
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.
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, c10-18 triglycerides.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMagnesium chloride~4.4–5.4%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePanthenol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-100 stearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–1%
- 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 butterC10-18 triglycerides~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Linalool~0.4–0.6%
Linalyl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula oil/extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePinene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-terpinene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpinolene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Magnesium chloride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C10-18 triglycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Lavandula oil/extract, Terpineol, Beta-caryophyllene, Geranyl acetate, Geraniol, Limonene, Pinene, Alpha-terpinene, Terpinolene, Camphor, Citral, Coumarin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| VotaryVERDEN NOCTURNE Magnesium Night BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranDivine Drip Honey Butter Balm | Hawaiian TropicAfter-Sun Body Butter | Paula's choiceUltra-Rich Soothing Body Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | — | $139.88 | $7.61 | $37.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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