6.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Gold Bond Friction Defense has a moisturizing rating of 6.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 2.5 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
8 | Tribehenin | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
7.9 | Cetyl Esters | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
6 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Polyethylene | Synthetic | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
3 | Zinc Oxide | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Sunscreen,Antimicrobial,Colorant,Formula Helper |
2 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative |
1 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Isopropyl Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
Ingredients explained
Score
65
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
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.
A soft, pliable wax that serves as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It improves the spreadability of skincare products, including the increased payoff of stick products, and imparts a pleasant, smooth feel upon application.
A naturally-derived (coconut-based) or synthetically produced wax that provides body and soft smooth feel in a product.
Score
6
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic, Animal
A natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Score
4
Function
Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding, Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
Commonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.