Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Rich

Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Rich
6.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Rich work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Rich:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Lightweight moisturizer perfect for oily to normal skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream Rich is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Urea (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.7 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈3.0%) and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Urea
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Ethylhexyl Cocoate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Isopropyl Stearate
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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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Squalane
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Sodium Lactate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Isopropyl Palmitate
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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Arginine HCl
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Ceramide NP
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Lactic Acid
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Trisodium EDTA
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BHT
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
16.6
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.4
3.0
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.6 10
10.0
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.4 20
3.7
3.0
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.6 10
10
All humectants
16.6
9
6
1
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.4 20
3.7
All occlusives
7.4
3.0
2.5
1.3
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
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
BHT
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Urea
Est. %6
Function
Origin
UreaUrea can be found in urine, skin, and other tissues as a degradation product of proteins. In concentrations below 5%, urea is humectant moisturizing. At concentrations above 10% it is keratolytic, that helps to break away old, flaking, and cracked skin.
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %3
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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
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.
Isopropyl Stearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Isopropyl Stearate
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water.
Squalane
Est. %1.3
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.
Sodium Lactate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium LactateA sodium salt of lactic acid. Its main function is as a humectant but it can also serve as a pH adjuster. Additionally, sodium lactate can also be used as a chemical exfoliant due to its close chemical relation to lactic acid.
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.
Isopropyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl PalmitateAn emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Castor OilA processed, butter-like castor oil. It is solely comprised of occlusive moisturizing and emollient saturated fatty acids and is best suited for dry skin. It can also act as a thickener and emulsifier.
Arginine HCl
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arginine HClArginine HCl, or Arginine Hydrochloride, is an ionized, salt-like version of Arginine, one of the components of natural moisturizing factor (you can read more about this amino acid here). Their uses are basically the same, and both are used as humectant moisturizing ingredients in skincare products.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium SulfateA naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Trisodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium EDTAA chelating agent designed to encapsulate potentially harmful heavy metal ions that enter the formula through the water source. Once encapsulated, these heavy metal ions become inert.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
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.
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.