Mary Kay Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream

Mary Kay Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Mary Kay Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Mary Kay Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Mary Kay Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Petrolatum (est. ≈50.0%), Mineral Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Paraffin (est. ≈11.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Petrolatum
22
Mineral Oil
11
Paraffin
6
Beeswax
4
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
3
Hydrogenated Soy Glyceride
1
Fragrance
1
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
1
Stearic Acid
0.3
Propylparaben
0.3
Butylparaben
0.3
Menthol
0.3
Red 17 (CI 26100)
Est. %
Petrolatum
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Mineral Oil
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Paraffin
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Hydrogenated Soy Glyceride
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Fragrance
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Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
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Stearic Acid
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Propylparaben
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Menthol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
145.0
50.0 x 2
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 145.0 20
10.0
50.0 x 2
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50 x 2
22
11
6
4
1
1
All occlusives 145.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
145.0
50.0 x 2
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
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
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
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

Petrolatum
Est. %50
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Mineral Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Paraffin
Est. %11
Function
Origin
ParaffinParaffin is a petroleum-based, very oily, emollient and extremely occlusive mixture of purified hydrocarbons, also known as mineral oil. Depending on the molecule's size, it can either be a liquid, a solid, or anything in between. To learn more about liquid paraffin and its effects on our skin, read here.
Beeswax
Est. %6
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Hydrogenated Soy Glyceride
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Soy GlycerideDescription 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.
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxObtained from the leaves of Carnauba wax palm, this occlusive, emollient, and film-forming wax is commonly used in lip products. It is comprised mainly of various wax esters and is one of the hardest and most resistant plant waxes.
Stearic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA 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.
Propylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Butylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ButylparabenA preservative that belongs to the class of parabens. It is highly effective against the growth of fungi and yeast. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, but the concentrations in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe
Menthol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MentholA volatile compound isolated from peppermint oil. It causes a cooling sensation on the skin that can be very soothing. Menthol can also act as a topical painkiller. In more sensitive individuals, however, it may cause skin irritation or an allergy.
Red 17 (CI 26100)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 17 (CI 26100)Description is coming soon