6.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.1 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
8 | Gluconolactone | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
6 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Lactobionic Acid | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
3 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient |
2 | Cyclohexasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Arginine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate | Emollient |
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
8
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Chelating
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Anti-wrinkle, Exfoliant, Ph adjuster
Origin
Botanical
A very gentle and non-irritating PHA derived from lactic acid. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and can improve skin elasticity.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.