Galderma Benzac 10%

Galderma Benzac 10%
0.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Galderma Benzac 10% work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Galderma Benzac 10%:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.3 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Galderma Benzac 10% has a moisturizing rating of 0.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely humectant, but with a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10. It has zero Occlusivity as we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list.

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
90
10
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Anisate
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Benzoyl Peroxide
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Disodium EDTA
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Poloxamer 182
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Carbomer
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Propylene Glycol
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Glycerin
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Silicon
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
0.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
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

Sodium Anisate
Est. %90
Function
Origin
Sodium AnisateA natural preservative with a sweet scent.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Poloxamer 182
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Poloxamer 182
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
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.
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Silicon
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silicon
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.