Marlowe. No. 123 Facial Moisturizer for Men

Marlowe. No. 123 Facial Moisturizer for Men
2.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Marlowe. No. 123 Facial Moisturizer for Men:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Marlowe. No. 123 Facial Moisturizer for Men:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Marlowe. No. 123 Facial Moisturizer for Men has a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 2.3 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 3.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Stearic Acid (est. ≈6.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
9
6
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
2.3
1
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.0
6.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.3 10
2.3
1
1
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.0 20
3.0
6.0
Moisturizing rating
2.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1
1
0.3
All humectants 2.3 10
2.3
All humectants
2.3
1
1
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
All occlusives 6.0 20
3.0
All occlusives
6.0
6.0
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
1
1
All antioxidants 2 3 No
All antioxidants
2
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
1
1
All soothing 3 5 No
All soothing
3
1
1
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
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.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Stearic Acid
Est. %6
Function
Origin
A saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
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.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Saccharina Longicruris Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An emollient extract derived from the leaves of the Tea-oil Camellia, which is native to Southeast Asia. It contains astringent and wound-healing tannins that create a tightening feeling on the skin and can speed up the healing process of small cuts.
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

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

Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Sorbitan Tristearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
PEG-40 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
This PEG, or polyethylene glycol, is excellent at emulsifying water and oil together to form oil-in-water emulsions. Due to its water-loving nature, PEG-40 stearate can also act as a cleansing agent.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
One of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Under 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.