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MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Ceramide ns + 26 moreWorks well
“Product name: Emulsion D - Fortifying Moisturiser”
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
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Ethyl linoleate, Linoleic acidMay 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: linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Perilla frutescens leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- 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 stearateDimethicone~2–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconePanthenyl triacetate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateEthyl linoleate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 linoleateTrehalose~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseLinoleic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidOleic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidCeramide ns~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide nsPhospholipids~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsMethyl cyclodextrin~0.45–0.7%
7-dehydrocholesterol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasis
More about 7-dehydrocholesterolGlycolipids~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja sterols~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePolymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOrnithine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about OrnithineSaccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateCholesterol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolLactobacillus~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusPalmitic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinInulin lauryl carbamate~0.25–0.5%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.5%
Lauryl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Levulinic acid~0.25–0.4%
P-anisic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Myristyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 alcoholOleyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Octyldodecanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMaltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
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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| ZelensEmulsion D - Fortifying MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Diamond's MetacineHYDR/O Bioactive Hydrolipid Barrier Moisturizer | Medik8ADVANCED PRO COLLAGEN+ PEPTIDE CREAM | PrequelAM/PM Modern Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $300.00 | $98.82 | $17.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 5 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Oligopeptide-1 | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
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.
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.
Price
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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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