Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex Review

Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex
6.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex has to offer:
 
  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex:
 

Well-Suited Moisturizer for Normal Skin with a Balanced Texture, Neither Too Light nor Too Heavy

According to CreamScan analysis, Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high humectancy of 7.3 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Propylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.9 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Phenyl Trimethicone (est. ≈4.0%) and C30-45 Alkyl Methicone (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with normal skin who want significant hydration in a formula with a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy. It combines a high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients to deliver effective dual-action moisturizing for normal skin.

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

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex to your skincare routine:
 

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Caffeine, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Exposed Skincare Moisture Complex to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Well-suited for moisturizing normal skin
  • Balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy

Cons: 

  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Cyclopentasiloxane
Function:
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Propylene Glycol
Function:
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Phenyl Trimethicone
Function:
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C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Function:
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Acrylamides Copolymer
Function:
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Oleth-10
Function:
Origin:
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
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Disodium EDTA
Function:
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Polysorbate 85
Function:
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Caffeine
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Sucrose
Function:
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Citrus Medica Flower Extract
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
7.3
6
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.8
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.3 10
7.3
6
1
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.8 20
4.9
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.3
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
1
0.3
All humectants 7.3 10
7.3
All humectants
7.3
6
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
3
1.5
1.3
All occlusives 9.8 20
4.9
All occlusives
9.8
4.0
3.0
1.5
1.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 1 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.9 3 No
All antioxidants
2.9
Tocopherol
1.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
1
Caffeine
0.3
Citrus Medica Flower Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
All soothing 1.3 5 No
All soothing
1.3
1
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %9
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.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Phenyl Trimethicone
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Phenyl TrimethiconeA silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Acrylamides Copolymer
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Acrylamides Copolymer
Oleth-10
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Oleth-10
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed OilAn oil cold-pressed from pumpkin seeds. It mainly contains emollient and occlusive fatty acids and phytosterols, as well as unusually high levels of antioxidant vitamin E and carotenoids.
Tocopherol
Est. %1.3
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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

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.
Polysorbate 85
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 85
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Sucrose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SucroseThis ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Citrus Medica Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Medica Flower Extract