Bioelements

Barrier Fix Daily Hydrator

Barrier Fix Daily Hydrator

7.4

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy4.8Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Bioelements Barrier Fix Daily Hydrator has a moisturizing rating of 7.4 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 4.8 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Coconut AlkanesBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
3
Glycereth-26SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
2
AllantoinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
1.9
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanSynthetic
0.3
Ceramide NPSyntheticBarrier repair
0.3
Tocopheryl AcetateBotanical,SyntheticAntioxidant
0.3
Cannabis Sativa Seed OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3
PanthenolSyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper
0.3
Ceramide APSyntheticBarrier repair

Ingredients explained

Score

65

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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

9

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Score

6

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

4

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

An emollient mixture that is similar to paraffin. It is produced from coconut oil and can allegedly form a soft, non-greasy film on the skin’s surface. It can be used as an alternative to silicones.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Emulsifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A glycerin-based ingredient with humectant moisturizing properties. It is an excellent emulsifier and thickener.

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