Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum

Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.3 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈50.0%).

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Josie Maran Argan Smooth Skin Resurfacing Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈50.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
51.8
50.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 51.8 20
10.0
50.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
All humectants 0.3 10
0.3
All humectants
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 51.8 20
10.0
All occlusives
51.8
50.0
1.5
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
50
All antioxidants 50 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
50
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
50
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
A fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Oleyl Lactate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Coconut Alkanes
Est. %11
Function
Origin
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient mixture that is similar to paraffin. It is produced from coconut oil and can allegedly form a soft, non-greasy film on the skin’s surface. It can be used as an alternative to silicones.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Octyldodecyl PCA
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
A nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Isostearyl Lactate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
An occlusive moisturizing rapeseed or canola seed oil. It mainly consists of fatty acids and lutein, and contains the highest amount of antioxidant phenolics among all vegetable oils.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An oil expressed from wild flax seeds. It is a good base oil due to its moisturizing (occlusive) and emollient properties, its fatty acid composition, and its high content of antioxidants.
Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon