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- LXMI Creme du Nil Pore-Refining Moisture Veil
8.4
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. LXMI Creme du Nil Pore-Refining Moisture Veil has a moisturizing rating of 8.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high Humectancy of 7.6 out of 10 but an even higher Occlusivity of 9.2 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | Octyldodecyl Olivate | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper | |
2.5 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters | Botanical | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water | Botanical | |
0.3 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Water | Botanical |
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 (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.
Score
6
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.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Binding, Film-forming, Slip modifier
Origin
Description is coming soon