Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer

Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer
8.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
7.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 8.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈9.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a high occlusivity of 7.3 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Squalane (est. ≈4.0%) and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream Moisturizer has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Centella Asiatica Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do 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, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
Water
9
Butylene Glycol
6
Glycerin
4
Squalane
3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
2.5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Palmitic Acid
1.5
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
1.3
Glyceryl Stearate SE
1
Propanediol
0.3
Hexyldecanol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
0.3
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
0.3
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
0.3
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
0.3
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Triolein
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Cetearyl Alcohol
0.3
Myristic Acid
0.3
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
0.3
Hydroxystearic Acid
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
0.3
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Acacia Senegal Gum
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Water
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Palmitic Acid
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Propanediol
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Hexyldecanol
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Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Tocopherol
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Lactobacillus Ferment
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Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Myristic Acid
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Hydroxystearic Acid
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
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Acacia Senegal Gum
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Ratings

All humectants
16.9
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
14.5
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.9 10
10.0
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 14.5 20
7.3
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.9 10
10
All humectants
16.9
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 14.5 20
7.3
All occlusives
14.5
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
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 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
-
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
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.8 5 No
All soothing
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
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.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Squalane
Est. %4
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.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %3
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %2.5
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.
Palmitic Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Palmitic AcidA saturated fatty acid used in skincare as a strongly occlusive moisturizer and barrier repairing, emollient ingredient. It is a waxy-looking, white solid. Palmitic acid can be commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, notably palm oil.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
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.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Propanediol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Hexyldecanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HexyldecanolAn oil-like ingredient (ester) that is more stable and easy to incorporate than some other oil-based emollients. It is used in water-free and stick products.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateA natural ingredient that produces oil and water mixtures with soft skin feel.
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.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractA soothing extract derived from punarnava, an Ayurvedic herb. It contains anti-inflammatory and wound healing rotenoids, terpenoids, and organic acids.
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) SterolsBrassica campestris sterols are a mixture of sterols (fat-like compounds) obtained from rapeseed oil. They are used as an emollient additive to the oil base of a cosmetic product. Read more about rapeseed oil here: Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractA fragrant and anti-inflammatory extract derived from ginger roots. It is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine. In can increase blood circulation, which helps with skin healing and skin metabolism.
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.

Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Triolein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triolein
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
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.
Myristic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Hydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxystearic AcidA strongly emollient and occlusive saturated fatty acid isolated from castor oil.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
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.

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 Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA polymeric ingredient that creates lightweight and refreshing gel textures. It also works as a viscosity controlling agent.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Senegal GumA formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.