Gold Bond

Friction Defense

Friction Defense
6.2

/ 10

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Moisturizing

2.5Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

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
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
8
TribeheninBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
7.9
Cetyl EstersBotanical,SyntheticEmollient
6
Stearyl AlcoholSynthetic,AnimalEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
PolyethyleneSyntheticAbrasive,Formula Helper
3
Zinc OxideNaturally occurring,SyntheticSunscreen,Antimicrobial,Colorant,Formula Helper
2
SilicaNaturally occurringAbrasive,Formula Helper
1.5
EthylhexylglycerinSyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Preservative
1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBotanicalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
0.3
Isopropyl MyristateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
BisabololBotanical,SyntheticSoothing,Fragrance
0.3
Tocopheryl AcetateBotanical,SyntheticAntioxidant

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.
Score

8

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

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.
Score

7.9

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

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.

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