Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk

Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk
7.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈9.0%) and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Fourth Ray Beauty Watermelon Face Milk is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

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
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
22.5
9.0
6.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 22.5 20
10.0
9.0
6.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
6
3
2.5
2
All occlusives 22.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
22.5
9.0
6.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
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0
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Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
1.5
0.3
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All antioxidants 10.2 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
10.2
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
6
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
1.5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.2 5 No
All soothing
2.2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %9
Function
Origin
A 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.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin

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

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
A fatty oil derived from watermelon seeds that contains a good amount of occlusive moisturizing and emollient linoleic acid, followed by oleic and palmitic acids.
Squalane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
An 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.
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Obtained from the seeds and peels of the melon fruit, this extract has emollient fatty oil and antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A soothing extract derived from bamboo stems and leaves with various antioxidant flavonoids. It also contains some silica that our hair and skin need in order to maintain their proper structure and strength.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Obtained from the leaves and fragrant flowers of jasmine, this soothing and occlusive moisturizing extract has a beautiful heavy, sweet, jasmine scent.
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant extract derived from Ylang-ylang flowers with a sweet, floral scent.
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract derived from mango fruit that contains antioxidant flavonoids, carotenoids, and anthocyanins, as well as many astringent tannins. It gives a formula a nice, fruity scent.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sweet almond fruit extract is extracted either from whole hulled sweet almonds or from the almond press cake left over after oil pressing. It contains various organic acids, flavonoids, and tannins, which have antioxidant effects. Read more on almonds here: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Obtained from pomelo peels, this extract mainly consists of citrus-scented essential oil, as well as various antioxidant organic acids and flavonoids.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract is the same extract as Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract. It has antioxidant properties and gives a skincare product a fresh orange scent. It also works as a thickener due to its pectin content. Read more about the extract here: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract that mainly contains lime essential oil with its antioxidant terpenoids and flavonoids, as well as fragrant limonene and linalyl acetate.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Quartz
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring mineral that functions as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An 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.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A 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.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An organic acid that can be naturally found in the berries of the Mountain ash, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The 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.
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic dye that is also known as FD&C Red No. 4. This colorant produces a warm red hue that has an orange or yellow undertone.