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7.4/ 10
7.4
/ 10
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 | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Coconut Alkanes | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycereth-26 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2 | Allantoin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing |
1.9 | Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan | Synthetic | |
0.3 | Ceramide NP | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Ceramide AP | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
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
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.
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.