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- AmorePacific Moisture Plumping Nectar Cream
7.7
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. AmorePacific Moisture Plumping Nectar Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 5.4 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice | Botanical | |
9 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2.5 | Methyl Trimethicone | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Preservative,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.