Yes to Grapefruit Vitamin C Nourishing Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Grapefruit Vitamin C Nourishing Moisturizer”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Perfect for all skin types, the moisturiser is infused with coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and avocado oil to nurture the skin, especially skin exposed to regular alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed oil, Citrus grandis peel extract + 7 more — 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%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.4–6.6%
- 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 oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlyceryl stearate~2.9–3.6%
- 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 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3.1%
- 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 butterGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinBehenyl alcohol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetearyl olivate~0.95–1.15%
Sorbitan olivate~0.7–1%
Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis peel extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractAscorbyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCitrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.6%
Persea gratissima oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMentha citrata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumStearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneUnspecified form of vitamin c~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Citrus grandis peel extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Persea gratissima oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Mentha citrata leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Stearic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Unspecified form of vitamin c
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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