Boiron Arnicare Gel Review

Boiron Arnicare Gel
3.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Boiron Arnicare Gel Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Lard Glycerides, PEG-7 Stearate, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid
Review

Does Boiron Arnicare Gel Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Boiron Arnicare Gel has to offer:
 
✅ Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Boiron Arnicare Gel

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Boiron Arnicare Gel:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Suitable for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Boiron Arnicare Gel is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.4 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.3 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylyl Glycol (est. ≈5.0%).

This type of moisturizer is suitable for people with oily and combination skin who want essential hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a substantial amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to enhance moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

💧 A Humectant Add-on for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to combination and oily skin - since it contains a moderate amount of humectants, such a humectant add-on will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of Boiron Arnicare Gel

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Boiron Arnicare Gel to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides moderate humectant moisturizing suitable for combination and oily skin
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Boiron Arnicare Gel

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Boiron Arnicare Gel
, when used alone, delivers  lightweight, moderate humectant moisturizing, suitable for combination and oily skin. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a subtle humectant enhancement, beneficial for all skin types.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
85
5
4.9
4.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Carbomer
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Palmitate
Function:
Origin:
Disodium EDTA
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Lard Glycerides
Function:
Origin:
PEG-7 Stearate
Function:
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Water
Function:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
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Sorbic Acid
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
5.3
5
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.8
4.8
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.3 10
5.3
5
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.8 20
2.4
4.8
Moisturizing rating
3.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
0.3
All humectants 5.3 10
5.3
All humectants
5.3
5
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4.8
All occlusives 4.8 20
2.4
All occlusives
4.8
4.8
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Alcohol
Est. %85
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Carbomer
Est. %4.9
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Cetyl Palmitate
Est. %4.8
Function
Origin
Cetyl PalmitateA moisturizing occlusive and emollient wax ester that consists of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. In nature, cetyl palmitate is found, and was first identified, in spermaceti, a waxy substance from inside the skull of the sperm whale.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Lard Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lard Glycerides
PEG-7 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Stearate
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbic AcidAn organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.