Boostbalm The Skin Barrier Cream

Boostbalm The Skin Barrier Cream
2.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Boostbalm The Skin Barrier Cream work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Boostbalm The Skin Barrier Cream:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Boostbalm The Skin Barrier Cream has a moisturizing rating of 2.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 3.4 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Octyldodecyl Oleate (est. ≈3.0%) and Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate (est. ≈2.5%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Function:
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Octyldodecyl Oleate
Function:
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Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Function:
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Octyldodecanol
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Lauryl Laurate
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Alpha-Arbutin
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Glycerin
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Inga Alba Bark Extract
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
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Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
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Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
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Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
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Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
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Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
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Palm Glycerides
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Capryloyl Glycine
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Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
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Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
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Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
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EDTA
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.7
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.7 20
3.4
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
2.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 6.7 20
3.4
All occlusives
6.7
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.5 3 No
All antioxidants
2.5
Alpha-Arbutin
1
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
0.3
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
0.3
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
0.3
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Octyldodecanol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Lauryl Laurate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl LaurateLauryl laurate is an ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid. It is used in skincare products as an emollient and also helps to stabilize the emulsions in creams and lotions (which makes them a bit more opaque).
Alpha-Arbutin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Alpha-Arbutin
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Inga Alba Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Inga Alba Bark Extract
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower ExtractA soothing extract obtained from the flowers of the common daisy with additional astringent and wound healing benefits.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed ExtractAn antioxidant, soothing, and wound healing extract derived from soybeans. Soybeans are a famous source of phytoestrogens - plant compounds that have a similar effect to steroid hormones.
Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
Palm Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Palm Glycerides
Capryloyl Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl GlycineA naturally-derived or synthetically produced multi-functional ingredient. As an anti-microbial it can act as part of a product's preservative system or reduce microbes on the skin that cause certain kinds of acne or dandruff.
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing fatty oil derived from the seeds of a South American tree known as Inca nut. It is rich in emollient alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, vitamin E, and various phenolic compounds.
Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractDerived from bright red hibiscus flowers, this extract contains anthocyanins (red plant pigments), antioxidant flavonoids, and high amounts of organic acids.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens OilA fragrant essential oil with a rose-like scent obtained from the leaves of rose geranium. It is sometimes added to a more expensive rose oil in order to produce larger volumes.
EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EDTAA synthetically produced ingredient that binds certain metal ions. It can help prevent product discoloration or poor performance in rinse-off products used in 'hard' water.