5.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Face Primer has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.1 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.2 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Isododecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Mica | Naturally occurring | Colorant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Coconut Alkanes | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),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.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
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.
Score
3
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A 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.
Score
2
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.