6.5/ 10
6.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Revolution Skincare Cica Balm has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.1 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Behenyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2 | Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Botanical | |
1.3 | Centella Asiatica Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Soothing,Cleansing |
1 | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract | Botanical | Soothing |
0.3 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Bisabolol | Botanical, Synthetic | Soothing,Fragrance |
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.
Score
9
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical
A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
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.
Score
3
Function
Emollient, Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A fatty alcohol with emollient properties. It is used as a co-emulsifier and thickener and tends to result in a product with a smooth and creamy application texture.