Nair Prep & Smooth Face Sensitive Formula

Nair Prep & Smooth Face Sensitive Formula
3.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.3 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Nair Prep & Smooth Face Sensitive Formula work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Nair Prep & Smooth Face Sensitive Formula:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Nair Prep & Smooth Face Sensitive Formula has a moisturizing rating of 3.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 1.3 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 5.2 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈9.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Mineral Oil
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Calcium Thioglycolate
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Calcium Hydroxide
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Ceteareth-20
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Soluble Collagen
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Citric Acid
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Fragrance
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Ratings

All humectants
1.3
1.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.5
9.0
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.3 10
1.3
1.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.5 20
5.2
9.0
1.5
Moisturizing rating
3.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.3
All humectants 1.3 10
1.3
All humectants
1.3
1.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
1.5
All occlusives 10.5 20
5.2
All occlusives
10.5
9.0
1.5
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
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
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.
Mineral Oil
Est. %9
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.
Calcium Thioglycolate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Calcium Thioglycolate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
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.
Calcium Hydroxide
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Calcium Hydroxide
Ceteareth-20
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-20A fatty alcohol emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water together, best for oil-in-water emulsions. It is also a cleansing agent. When combined with cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20 forms a mix that, according to acne.org, can be comedogenic.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Soluble Collagen
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Soluble CollagenA protein obtained from farm or marine animals. Collagen molecules are too big to penetrate the skin so when they are applied via a skincare product they sit on top of the skin and act as humectant moisturizers.
Citric Acid
Est. %1
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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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.