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Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer

Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer

7.8

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy5.7Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 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 moderate Occlusivity of 5.7 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5
Hyaluronic AcidBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Formula Helper
1.4
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.3
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateSyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
1.2
Di-C12-15 Alkyl FumarateEmollient,Formula Helper
1.1
ErythritolBotanicalMoisturizing (humectant),Flavor
1
Homarine HCl
0.3
Palmitoyl OligopeptideBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalAnti-wrinkle
0.3
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Botanical,SyntheticAnti-wrinkle,Soothing

Ingredients explained

Score

65

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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 (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

4

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Antistatic, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

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