Walgreens Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Cyclomethicone + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion”
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:
cyclomethicone, 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: dimethicone, cyclomethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDimethicone~2.8–4.1%
- 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 DimethiconePetrolatum~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCyclomethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycine soja sterols~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsIsopropyl isostearate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateCetyl alcohol~1–1.5%
- 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 alcoholPeg-10 soy sterol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-10 soy sterolGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCarbomer~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 CarbomerTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaEthylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cyclomethicone, Glycine soja sterols, Isopropyl isostearate, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-10 soy sterol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Carbomer, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Diazolidinyl urea, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Walgreens BeautyOil-Free Moisturizing Facial LotionYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaSensitive Skin Oil-Free Moisture | Up&UpUnscented Sensitive Skin Facial Moisturizer | OlayClassic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Sensitive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 70% | 64% |
| Price | — | $14.49 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Walgreens Beauty - Oil-Free Moisturizing Facial Lotion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Cyclomethicone, glycerin and glycine in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Petrolatum, cyclomethicone, glycine soja sterols, dimethicone and c12-15 alkyl benzoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
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The product retails from 6.79$ up to 39.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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