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- Givenchy Le Soin Noir & Blanc Huiles Originelles Face Oil Day (White)
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Givenchy Le Soin Noir & Blanc Huiles Originelles Face Oil Day (White) has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
3 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Polyglycerin-3 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
2 | Methyl Gluceth-20 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1.5 | Sea Water | Naturally occurring | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
1 | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
0.3 | PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Synthetic | Cleansing,Fragrance,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
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
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.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
Score
3
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.