4.5
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.0 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 7.0 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
6 | Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract | Botanical | |
4 | Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract | Botanical | Fragrance |
3 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant |
2 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,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
9
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Score
3
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.