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- REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energising Hand Lotion
4.8/ 10
4.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energising Hand Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.5 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Isoamyl Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance |
3 | Vegetable Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
2.5 | Arachidyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Shea Butter Ethyl Esters | Botanical | Emollient |
1.5 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Behenyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Arachidyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Coco-Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hydroxyacetophenone | Synthetic | Antioxidant |
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.
A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Score
6
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.
A naturally-derived or synthetically produced ester (simple oil) and is often used as a silicone alternative. It is has a light feeling and improves the spreadability of products while making skin feel soft and non-sticky.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil obtained from various plant sources. It consists mainly of triglycerides and saturated or unsaturated fatty acids.