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- No7 Radiant Results Nourishing Melting Gel Cleanser
Overview
No7 Radiant Results Nourishing Melting Gel Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Isohexadecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
| Sucrose Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Sucrose Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Isostearyl Isostearate | Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
| Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
| Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
Ingredients explained
An ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
A clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as an emollient. It is made up of pure hydrocarbons and leaves a dry feeling on the skin upon application. It also increases the spreadability of a product.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
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.