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- Babor LIFTING RX Lifting Bi-Phase Ampoule
4.5
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Babor LIFTING RX Lifting Bi-Phase Ampoule has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 4.3 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.8 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Babor LIFTING RX Lifting Bi-Phase Ampoule is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
4 | Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant |
3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Pullulan | Botanical | Formula Helper |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Astringent,Fragrance |
0.3 | Oxybenzone | Synthetic | Sunscreen,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tocopherol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
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
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
An emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
An extract from amaranth seeds. Depending on the extraction it can be either rich in humectant essential amino acids (namely lysine), proteins, and minerals or emollient and occlusive fatty acids.
Score
3
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.