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- Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide
5.1/ 10
5.1
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Exuviance Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide has a moisturizing rating of 5.1 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
3 | PEG-8 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Zea Mays (Corn) Starch | Botanical | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Triethyl Citrate | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A 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.
A 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.
A synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant. It also works as a solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients.
Score
2
Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Dispersing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Naturally occurring
A widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.