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- Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Creme
7.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Creme has a moisturizing rating of 7.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.6 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.4 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1 | Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
0.3 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
0.3 | Caffeine | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Fragrance |
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.
Score
6
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.