Based on the ingredient list, "Zelens - Emulsion D - Fortifying Moisturiser" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and trehalose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide ns, linoleic acid, cholesterol, ethyl linoleate and glycine soja sterols) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ns 0.55% - 0.85%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin, vitamin e and stearic acid

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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 29.00$ up to 82.80$ in the United States, from 21.00£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 36.80CA$ up to 105.00CA$ in Canada.

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Emulsion D . Fortifying Moisturiser

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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, trehalose.

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, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ns, linoleic acid

trehalose 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

ceramide ns 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

Anti-blemish

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: linoleic acid

ethyl linoleate 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

linoleic acid 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helping to balance moisture levels, protect and promote healthy skin barrier function, the velvety Emulsion D Fortifying Moisturiser uses a blend of vitamin D3, vegetable lipids and phytosterols that encourage a youthful, healthy and comforted complexion.

Source: Cultbeauty

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - panthenyl triacetate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

panthenyl triacetate 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Key Actives

ethyl linoleate 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

linolenic acid 1% - 1.2%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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perilla frutescens leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell

polymnia sonchifolia root juice 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

oleyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

behenyl alcohol 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Panthenyl triacetate, Ethyl linoleate, Trehalose, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Oleic acid, Ceramide ns, Phospholipids, Methyl cyclodextrin, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Glycolipids, Glycine soja sterols, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Ornithine, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Cholesterol, Lactobacillus, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Benzyl alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium dehydroacetate, Lauryl alcohol, Levulinic acid, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Myristyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Oleyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Octyldodecanol, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%
Key ingredients	ceramide ns linoleic acid +14 more	Common: linoleic acid dimethicone +4 more Other: urea ceramide 3 +6 more	Common: linoleic acid cholesterol +5 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate acetyl hexapeptide-8 +24 more	Common: linoleic acid cholesterol +3 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +8 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +2 more Other: ceramide np caprooyl sphingosine +7 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +2 more Other: caprooyl phytosphingosine caprooyl sphingosine +6 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +8 more	Common: linoleic acid ethyl linoleate +3 more Other: ceramide np jojoba esters +4 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +3 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +8 more	Common: ceramide ns cholesterol +1 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Zelens Emulsion D - Fortifying Moisturiser

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