5.8/ 10
5.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Indeed Labs 10balm Body Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 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 low Occlusivity of 1.7 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | C15-19 Alkane | Petroleum | Formula Helper |
3 | Cetearyl Isononanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
2.5 | Isododecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil | Botanical | |
1.3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
0.3 | Steareth-21 | Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
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.
A viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
A naturally-derived (coconut or palm oil based) oil with medium richness. It makes skin feel soft and smooth.