Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum Review

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum
5.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum has to offer:
 
  • Strong occlusive moisturizing. This exceptionally occlusive moisturizer, ideal for dry and very dry skin, has a moderate moisturizing rating of 5.4 out of 10, impaired by the lack of humectants.

Key Benefits of Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.9 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈45.0%), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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 AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It’s Better When Paired with Some Humectants

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum contains a low level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Moisture Repair Balm Serum to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry to very dry skin

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
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
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Function:
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Function:
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Octyldodecanol
Function:
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Jojoba Esters
Function:
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Lauroyl Lysine
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Function:
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
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Squalane
Function:
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Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Function:
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Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Function:
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Silica
Function:
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Function:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Function:
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Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Function:
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Function:
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Spirulina Platensis Extract
Function:
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Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Function:
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Function:
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Glucomannan
Function:
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Function:
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Function:
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
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Trihydroxystearin
Function:
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Function:
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Polyglycerin-3
Function:
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
91.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 91.3 20
10.0
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
45
22
11
6
3
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 91.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
91.3
45.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
3.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
0.3
Spirulina Platensis Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 3.9 5 No
All soothing
3.9
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA 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.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
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.
Jojoba Esters
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Lauroyl Lysine
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Lauroyl LysineA synthetic insoluble powder that improves the texture of a product, leaving the skin silky smooth and absorbing oils and sweat.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed WaxA solid wax obtained during the refining of crude sunflower oil. The majority of the wax comes from the shells, or hulls, of the sunflower seeds. It is used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer, helping to prevent water loss from the skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
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.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractA well-researched soothing, wound-healing, and promising anti-aging extract that is obtained from the leaves of the Gotu Kola.
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Spirulina Platensis ExtractA dark green emollient and antioxidant extract derived from spirulina - a dried mass of tiny blue-green algae. It is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins (namely B1 and B2).
Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Glucomannan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlucomannanA polysaccharide of plant origin that is used as a gelling, water binding, and thickening agent. It is able to moisturize the skin’s surface and aid in the healing process. It is also an excellent prebiotic for skin microflora.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxAlso known as mimosa wax, this fragrant, emollient, and occlusive (moisturizing) ingredient is rich in antioxidant phytosterols.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %0.3
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.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Trihydroxystearin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trihydroxystearin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PalmitateA rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Polyglycerin-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-3
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA solid, butter-like substance that is a highly occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It is a mixture of various plant oils (such as soy, olive, corn, canola, peanut, and many others) which has been refined.