Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream
10.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Epionce Medical Barrier Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Epionce Medical Barrier Cream:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Maximum hydration: Epionce Medical Barrier Cream has the highest possible moisturizing rating of 10.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This is one of the most moisturizing products on the market, with a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Petrolatum (est. ≈9.0%) and Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Epionce Medical Barrier Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
Water
9
Petrolatum
6
Glycerin
4
Butylene Glycol
3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
2.5
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
2
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
1.5
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
1.3
Cyclopentasiloxane
1
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
Cetyl Alcohol
0.3
Cetearyl Glucoside
0.3
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
0.3
Cyclohexasiloxane
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
0.3
Arachidyl Alcohol
0.3
Arachidyl Glucoside
0.3
Behenyl Alcohol
0.3
Beeswax
0.3
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Cyclomethicone
0.3
Dimethiconol
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Hexylene Glycol
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
PEG-100 Stearate
0.3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Phytosphingosine
0.3
Phytosterols
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
0.3
Triethanolamine
Est. %
Water
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Petrolatum
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
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Cyclohexasiloxane
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
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Arachidyl Alcohol
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Arachidyl Glucoside
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Behenyl Alcohol
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Cyclomethicone
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Dimethiconol
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Disodium EDTA
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Hexylene Glycol
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
10.6
6
4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
25.7
9.0 x 2
3.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10.6 10
10.0
6
4
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 25.7 20
10.0
9.0 x 2
3.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
0.3
0.3
All humectants 10.6 10
10
All humectants
10.6
6
4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9 x 2
3
2.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 25.7 20
10.0
All occlusives
25.7
9.0 x 2
3.0
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
3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.3
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
3
Phytosterols
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
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.
Petrolatum
Est. %9
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol
Est. %4
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.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether PropionateA synthetically prepared emollient that leaves the skin smooth and soft without a greasy or sticky after-feel.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.
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.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA 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.
Cetearyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl GlucosideAn emulsifier that creates stable mixtures of oil in water that feel soft and spread easily. Cetearyl glucoside is sold with cetearyl alcohol as an emulsifier blend and also provides some body to the formula.
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol EstersA mixture of lipids isolated from lanolin. They are similar to the lipids from the skin’s lipid barrier. It is a very good emollient and leaves a shiny and glossy finish on the skin.
Cyclohexasiloxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclohexasiloxaneA clear silicone fluid with very low viscosity that is commonly used as a solvent and emollient. It has excellent spreadability, rubs in quickly, and leaves a silky smooth after-feel on the skin.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
Arachidyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl AlcoholA non-drying fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controlling agent. It also produces a mattifying effect when applied in a skincare product onto the skin.
Arachidyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl GlucosideA mild cleanser and emulsifier that helps oil and water to mix and form emulsions.
Behenyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
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.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
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.
Cyclomethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclomethiconeA blend of emollient silicones that leaves a smooth and non-greasy after-feel. Unlike other types of oils, it does not leave any residue on the skin, which is part of what makes it so popular.
Dimethiconol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconolA synthetic dimethicone with rich, non-tacky emolliency. It features the typical sensorial profile of silicones, with high spreadability and a luxurious, oil-free after-feel. Dimethiconol can also serve as an antifoaming agent.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
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.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil UnsaponifiablesA fraction of olive oil that contains occlusive moisturizing and emollient sterols, vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and fatty alcohols.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Wax
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Phytosphingosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhytosphingosineA key component of ceramides NP, AP, and EOP. It has barrier repair properties and stimulates the production of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor. Phytosphingosine has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, which can be used to treat acne.
Phytosterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhytosterolsA plant-based version of cholesterol that is used for its emollient properties in skincare. The richest sources of phytosterols are corn, rapeseed, and wheat germ oil.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Triethanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.