L'Erbolario Body Cream

L'Erbolario Body Cream
6.1
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using L'Erbolario Body Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using L'Erbolario Body Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: L'Erbolario Body Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.9 out of 10 and a very high humectancy of 9.3 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
9
Glycerin
6
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
4
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
3
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
1
Fragrance
1
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
1
Cetearyl Alcohol
1
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
1
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
0.3
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract
0.3
Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
0.3
Trehalose
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Function:
Origin:
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Function:
Origin:
Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Function:
Origin:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract
Function:
Origin:
Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract
Function:
Origin:
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Function:
Origin:
Trehalose
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Function:
Origin:
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Citric Acid
Function:
Origin:
Benzyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Dehydroacetic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Potassium Sorbate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Benzoate
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
9.3
9
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
5.9
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
9
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 5.9 20
2.9
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
0.3
All humectants 9.3 10
9.3
All humectants
9.3
9
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 5.9 20
2.9
All occlusives
5.9
4.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
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
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA 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.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Orbignya Oleifera Seed OilA fatty oil, with emollient and occlusive properties, expressed from the seeds of the Babassu palm. It is similar to coconut oil in a way.
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/StearateDescription is coming soon
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateDescription is coming soon
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA 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.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil UnsaponifiablesA fraction of olive oil that contains occlusive moisturizing and emollient sterols, vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and fatty alcohols.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed OilDescription is coming soon
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Papaver Rhoeas Petal ExtractDescription is coming soon
Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Papaver Somniferum Seed ExtractDescription is coming soon
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinA blanket term used for plant-based proteins that have been processed into smaller chunks. They add to the skincare product's film-forming and water-binding properties.
Trehalose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesA strongly emollient fraction of olive oil. It contains sterols and fatty alcohols along with various antioxidant compounds and squalane - which replenishes skin sebum.
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed OilAn 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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA 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.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA 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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA 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
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.