Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream Review

Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream
3.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate
Review

Does Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream has to offer:
 
✅ Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.6 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream:
 

🔵 Basic Moisturizer for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 3.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 3.5 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈2.5%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

This product, when used alone as a moisturizer, provides moderate hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. This could work for people with oily skin who need a basic level of hydration.

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 Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Basic moisturizing that can work for combination and oily skin
✅ Lightweight texture
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Creme 21 Smooth Moisturising Cream
, as a moisturizer, provides basic, lightweight hydration, making it suitable for combination and oily skin.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

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
0.15
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
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Octyldodecanol
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Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
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Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Function:
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Panthenol
Function:
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Tocopherol
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Carbomer
Function:
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Hydroxyacetophenone
Function:
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Citric Acid
Function:
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Phenoxyethanol
Function:
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Fragrance
Function:
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Hexyl Cinnamal
Function:
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Limonene
Function:
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Linalool
Function:
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Citronellol
Function:
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Citral
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Benzyl Salicylate
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Ratings

All humectants
3.5
2.5
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3.5 10
3.5
2.5
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
6.0
1.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2.5
1
All humectants 3.5 10
3.5
All humectants
3.5
2.5
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
1.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.6 20
3.8
All occlusives
7.6
6.0
1.3
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
All soothing 1 5 No
All soothing
1
1
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.
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl StearateA palm-derived emollient ester with good lubricity that leaves a smooth after-feel on the skin.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA 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.
Octyldodecanol
Est. %4
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.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateA natural ingredient that produces oil and water mixtures with soft skin feel.
Glycerin
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %2
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn 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.
Panthenol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
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.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
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.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA fragrance ingredient that is supplied as a pale, yellow liquid. The scent it emits is very clean and features notes of violet and orris. Alpha-isomethyl is also used as a flavoring agent in lip care products and even in some foods and drinks.
Citral
Est. %0.15
Function
Origin
Citral

A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.

Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Salicylate

A fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.