E45 Face Night Cream

E45 Face Night Cream
8.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
9.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using E45 Face Night Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using E45 Face Night Cream:

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

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: E45 Face Night Cream has a moisturizing rating of 8.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high humectancy of 7.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Pentylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%), and a very high occlusivity of 9.9 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (est. ≈9.0%) and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
6
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4
Pentylene Glycol
3
Glycerin
2.5
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
2
Stearyl Alcohol
1.5
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
1.3
Behenyl Alcohol
1
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
0.3
Betaine
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Levulinic Acid
0.3
Sodium Anisate
0.3
Sodium Levulinate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Glyceryl Olivate
Est. %
Water
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Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Pentylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
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Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
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Betaine
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Xanthan Gum
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Levulinic Acid
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Sodium Anisate
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Sodium Levulinate
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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
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Tocopherol
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Glyceryl Olivate
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Ratings

All humectants
7.3
4
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
19.7
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.3 10
7.3
4
3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 19.7 20
9.9
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
3
0.3
All humectants 7.3 10
7.3
All humectants
7.3
4
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
6
2.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 19.7 20
9.9
All occlusives
19.7
9.0
6.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
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
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
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.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilExtracted from macadamia nuts, this emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil is composed mostly of oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids. It is suitable for dry and eczema-prone skin.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %6
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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
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.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA 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.
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 StearateDescription is coming soon
Behenyl Alcohol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Behenyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol with emollient properties. It is used as a co-emulsifier and thickener and tends to result in a product with a smooth and creamy application texture.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
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.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
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.
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Rapeseed AlcoholDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/TetradecanedioateDescription is coming soon
Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
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.
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.

Levulinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Levulinic AcidLevulinic acid can be found in both natural and processed foods, such as Chinese quince, papaya, rice, sake, and wheaten bread. It is manufactured from starch by chemical processes and is used as a masking ingredient. It is also claimed by the manufacturer to have a good bactericidal efficacy.
Sodium Anisate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium AnisateA natural preservative with a sweet scent.
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 OleateDescription is coming soon
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.

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.

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.
Glyceryl Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl OlivateDescription is coming soon