7.2/ 10
7.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Derma E Firming DMAE Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.9 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Thioctic Acid | Synthetic | Antioxidant |
1 | Polysorbate 20 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dimethyl MEA | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Ascorbyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Fragrance |
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
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
6
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.
Score
4
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic, Animal
A 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.
Score
3
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Animal
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.