Edible Beauty No. 4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion

Edible Beauty No. 4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion
5.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Edible Beauty No. 4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Edible Beauty No. 4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Edible Beauty No. 4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 4.8 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈3.9%), and a high occlusivity of 6.4 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (est. ≈3.8%) and Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
4
3.9
3.8
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
4.8
3.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
12.7
3.8
3.0
2.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.8 10
4.8
3.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 12.7 20
6.4
3.8
3.0
2.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.8 10
4.8
All humectants
4.8
3.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3.8
3
2.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 12.7 20
6.4
All occlusives
12.7
3.8
3.0
2.5
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
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Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
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None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
0.3
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
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.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
An ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.
Glycerin
Est. %3.9
Function
Origin

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

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %3.8
Function
Origin
A famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Extracted from the seeds of the flowering plant tea oil camellia (not to be confused with tea tree oil), this occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil consists of oleic and linoleic fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
A 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.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
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.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A 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.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Also 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.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
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.
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing fatty oil expressed from raspberry seeds. It is a rich source of linoleic, α-linolenic, and palmitic fatty acids.
Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A 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.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A 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.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A lemon-scented essential oil distilled from the fruits of an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Sodium Anisate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A natural preservative with a sweet scent.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A soothing extract obtained from the marsh-mallow plant. It contains anti-inflammatory polyphenols and antioxidant polysaccharides.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A bright red extract derived from cranberry fruits that is rich in powerful antioxidant anthocyanins, as well as astringent tannins.
Citral
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant compound found in many essential oils (especially lemon myrtle and lemongrass essential oil). It has a sweet, lemon-like scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citral, or at least do a patch test before using.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.