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Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream

Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream

6.5

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy2.9Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. innisfree Green Tea Moisture-Balancing Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 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 2.9 out of 10.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
Methyl TrimethiconeSyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
6
PropanediolBotanical,Biotech,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
4
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
Cetyl EthylhexanoateBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalEmollient,Formula Helper
2.5
Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateSyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
2
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
1.5
1,2-HexanediolBotanical,SyntheticPreservative,Formula Helper
1.3
C14-22 AlcoholsBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalFormula Helper
1
Arachidyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
0.3
Stearic AcidBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
Glyceryl StearateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper

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

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A lightweight and volatile silicone known for its excellent solvency. This silicone has a silky, cushiony feel with excellent lubricity and is commonly used as an emollient in silicone-based skincare products.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Biotech,Synthetic

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.
Score

4

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

3

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

A clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.

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