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- Alchimie Forever Kantic Calming Cream
0.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Alchimie Forever Kantic Calming Cream has a moisturizing rating of 0.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
3 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2.9 | C15-19 Alkane | Petroleum | Formula Helper |
2.8 | C14-22 Alcohols | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
2.5 | C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.5 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper |
1 | Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Polyglycerin-6 | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Myristyl Lactate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
An emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.
Score
3
Function
Anticaking, Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A multi-functional ingredient that forms a polymeric network, thereby thickening the formula and preventing other ingredients from shifting around.
A naturally-derived emulsion stabilizer that has a light feel. It is not a drying alcohol, in fact the emulsions it helps create can make the skin feel soft and cushioned.