Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingLaminaria japonica extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract + 15 moreGood evidence
“mega moisture”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractWeak evidence
“more youthful appearance”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Polyisobutene~22–34%
Diisostearyl malate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDextrin palmitate~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitatePolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateSorbitan isostearate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSilica~1.7–2.6%
Caprylyl glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl caprylate~1.1–1.7%
- 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 caprylateParfum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater~0.45–1%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycolCocos nucifera oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 acetatePersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Urtica dioica extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractOryza sativa extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractAronia melanocarpa fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractNigella sativa seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCi 15850~0.05–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.2%
Ci 45410~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dextrin palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Sorbitan isostearate, Silica, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water, Butylene glycol, Cocos nucifera oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Persea gratissima oil, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Urtica dioica extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Oryza sativa extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Nigella sativa seed extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 45410
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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