Evolan Glycerol Cream

Evolan Glycerol Cream
10.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Evolan Glycerol Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Evolan Glycerol Cream:

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

How moisturizing is it?

Maximum hydration: Evolan Glycerol 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, solely because of the significant content of Glycerin (est. ≈20.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil (est. ≈50.0%) and Dimethicone (est. ≈3.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
20
Glycerin
11
Cholesterol
6
Montan/Stearic Glycerides
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Dimethicone
2
Paraffin
1.5
Petrolatum
1
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Water
Est. %
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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Glycerin
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Cholesterol
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Dimethicone
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Paraffin
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Petrolatum
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Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Citrate
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Water
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Ratings

All humectants
20.0
20
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
58.0
50.0
3.0
2.0
1.5 x 2
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 20 10
10.0
20
Occlusivity All occlusives 58.0 20
10.0
50.0
3.0
2.0
1.5 x 2
Moisturizing rating
10.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
20
All humectants 20 10
10
All humectants
20.0
20
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
3
2
1.5 x 2
All occlusives 58.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
58.0
50.0
3.0
2.0
1.5 x 2
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Rapeseed OilDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %20
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cholesterol
Est. %11
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Montan/Stearic Glycerides
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Montan/Stearic GlyceridesDescription is coming soon
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Dimethicone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Paraffin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Petrolatum
Est. %1.5
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.
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Methyl DihydroxybenzoateDescription is coming soon
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Water
Est. %0.3
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.