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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Formulated with ZPOLY™ complex for enhanced redness-soothing and barrier-strengthening capability.”
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:
galactoarabinan, glycerin.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingPanthenyl triacetate, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 3 moreNot delivered
“Exfoliating properties provide ultra-mild exfoliation to prevent the signs of premature aging.”
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.These ingredients - magnesium aluminum silicate, panthenyl triacetate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.15–0.3%Under-dosed
“Provides mild enzymatic exfoliation to smooth bumpy texture”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.15–0.3%Under-dosed
“Provides mild exfoliation to help smooth skin texture and even skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Farnesol, ParfumMedium 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%
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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3.5–4.3%
- 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 alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- 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 oilC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoatePalmitoyl glycine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- 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 DimethiconePanthenol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl stearate~0.95–1.2%
- 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~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateLactose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseLactis proteinum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractFarnesyl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.3–0.55%
Panthenyl triacetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triacetateLeontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare meristem cell culture~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractPeg-35 castor oil~0.2–0.4%
Carbomer/papain crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed algin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginNeopentyl glycol diisostearate~0.2–0.35%
Algin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginGalactoarabinan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanSchizophyllan~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-12 glyceryl laurate~0.2–0.4%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about Maltodextrin1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.3%
Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Palmitoyl glycine, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Lactose, Lactis proteinum, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Farnesyl acetate, Farnesol, Panthenyl triacetate, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Marrubium vulgare meristem cell culture, Lecithin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Peg-35 castor oil, Carbomer/papain crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed algin, Neopentyl glycol diisostearate, Algin, Galactoarabinan, Schizophyllan, Peg-12 glyceryl laurate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Disodium edta, Maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Aminomethyl propanol, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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