4.2/ 10
4.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. NeoStrata Cellular Restoration has a moisturizing rating of 4.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.4 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Glycolic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Formula Helper |
4 | Maltobionic Acid | Formula Helper | |
3 | Gluconolactone | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Stearyl Alcohol | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydrogenated Polydecene | Petroleum | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Arginine | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
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.
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.
The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) with potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for acne and rosacea and decreases inflammation. When used in peels, GA may have an anti-wrinkle activity.
Score
3
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.