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MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Zea mays oil + 9 moreWorks
“A nourishing face moisturizer for oily skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus 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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Sunflower oil, rich in antioxidants, delays premature aging for younger-looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ethyl linoleateMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 8 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%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCetearyl alcohol~3.8–4.6%
- 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 alcoholHydrogenated palm kernel oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isodecyl neopentanoate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoatePeg-35 castor oil~1.9–2.4%
Zea mays oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 Zea mays oilPeg-5 pentaerythrityl ether~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-5 pentaerythrityl ether~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- 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~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePropylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 glycolGlycine soja oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilGlycine soja sterols~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethyl linolenate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl oleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell
More about Ethyl oleateEthyl linoleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleateDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeTocopheryl acetate0.2%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Tromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Peg-35 castor oil, Zea mays oil, Peg-5 pentaerythrityl ether, Ppg-5 pentaerythrityl ether, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Propylene glycol, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja sterols, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl oleate, Ethyl linoleate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tromethamine, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
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| Yon-Ka ParisPhyto 58 PGYOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaTNS Ceramide Treatment Cream | BABORSkinovage Complex C Cream | MEDATUREPSL REPAIR MOISTURIZER 4 | |
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| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $72.00 | — | $48.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Retinyl Palmitate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuadorresearchgate.net
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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