4.8/ 10
4.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. NeoStrata Lotion Plus has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycolic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Formula Helper |
6 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Ammonium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.9 | Hydroxyethylcellulose | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.8 | Cholesterol | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Barrier repair,Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.7 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Petrolatum | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Palmitic Acid | Botanical, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Myristic Acid | Botanical, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,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.
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
6
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.
A weakly basic ingredient that can adjust pH to a higher level.
Score
1.9
Function
Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Light stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.