5.2/ 10
5.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Babor Reversive Anti-Aging Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.5 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.9 out of 10.
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.5 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1.3 | Sorbitol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor |
1 | Sea Water | Naturally occurring | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Coco-Caprylate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
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.
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Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Score
3
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.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.