Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingBeeswax, Cucurbita pepo seed oil + 4 moreGood evidence
“Healthy moisture”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cucurbita pepo seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWeak evidence
“evens and clarifies the skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 11 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%
Cetyl alcohol~5.7–7%
- 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 alcoholPropylene glycol~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCucurbita pepo seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilTea-stearate~2.5–3.1%
Olea europaea fruit oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilBeeswax~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxHydrogenated coconut oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Decyl oleate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateCitrus aurantifolia oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCupressus sempervirens oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-35 castor oil~0.45–0.65%
Peg-6 stearate~0.4–0.6%
Peg-6 oleate~0.35–0.6%
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tea-stearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Beeswax, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Decyl oleate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Peg-35 castor oil, Peg-6 stearate, Peg-6 oleate, Ascorbic acid, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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