Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Environmental Defense 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:
cyclomethicone.
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: dimethiconol, squalane.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Powered by plant-derived Squalane and antioxidant Grape Seed Oil, the non-greasy moisturiser replenishes and hydrates skin, whilst fighting signs of ageing and improving skin texture for a smoother, more refined finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclomethicone~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeDimethiconol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateJojoba esters~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOryza sativa bran oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
- 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 acetateVitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilArgania spinosa extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora incarnata extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Passiflora incarnata extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractIsobutylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.35%
Isopropylparaben~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Jojoba esters, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Argania spinosa extract, Squalane, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Isopropylparaben
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