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8.2/ 10
8.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Riche Facial Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 8.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.4 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- 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 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Polyethylene | Synthetic | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Mineral Oil | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Urea | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Glyceryl Linoleate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
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
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
3
Function
Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding, Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
Commonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.