Indie Lee Active Oil Free Moisturizer

Indie Lee Active Oil Free Moisturizer
3.7
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Indie Lee Active Oil Free Moisturizer:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Indie Lee Active Oil Free Moisturizer:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.7 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Indie Lee Active Oil Free Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 3.7 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 2.8 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 4.6 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Triheptanoin (est. ≈9.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
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Ratings

All humectants
2.8
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
9.3
9.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.7
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.8 10
2.8
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 9.3 20
4.6
9.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.7
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 2.8 10
2.8
All humectants
2.8
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
0.3
All occlusives 9.3 20
4.6
All occlusives
9.3
9.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.1 3 No
All antioxidants
2.1
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
0.3
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.4 5 No
All soothing
2.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
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.
Triheptanoin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Silybum Marianum Ethyl Ester
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Brassica Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
C15-19 Alkane
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
An ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
Propanediol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
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.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A useful ingredient for both cleansing and emulsifying purposes. It is a powerful agent for washing away dirt and oils from the skin.
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Maltitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Punica Granatum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract made from pomegranate fruit. The fleshy and juicy part of the fruit mainly contains antioxidant red pigments and polyphenols. The rinds contain large amounts of tannins, which are astringent and leave the skin feeling tightened and refreshed.
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A soothing extract obtained from the flowers of the common daisy with additional astringent and wound healing benefits.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract from the roots of the Japanese knotweed, a plant from East Asia that has spread around the world as an invasive plant. It contains various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potentially anti-pigment (more tests are necessary) phytochemicals.
Myristyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A naturally derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Also known as pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, this ingredient is one of the main components of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (which prevents the skin’s surface from drying out).
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant extract obtained from jasmine flowers with a sweet and heavy floral scent.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A soothing and antiseborrheic extract derived from the roots of the greater burdock.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Lysolecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lysolecithin is a special derivative of lecithin with improved emulsifying and dispersion properties in aqueous media. This leads to a higher water-binding capacity and better skin feeling. It is usually manufactured from soy lecithin and used as an emulsifying agent.
Pullulan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract is the same extract as Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract. It has antioxidant properties and gives a skincare product a fresh orange scent. It also works as a thickener due to its pectin content. Read more about the extract here: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Derived from the flowers of the Damask rose, this extract contains the luxurious fragrant rose essential oil and astringent tannins.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract obtained from the skin and pulp of grapes. Grape skin and pulp contain antioxidant and astringent flavonoids and tannins, famous resveratrol, and many different organic and phenolic acids.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Derived from lemon peels, this fresh and citrusy extract contains mostly fragrant limonene, but also antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids.
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract obtained from various parts of true lavender. It mainly contains fragrant essential oil and also offers other beneficial phytochemicals with antioxidant, astringent, and cleansing effects.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.