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6.5/ 10
6.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. SIRCUIT SKIN Supernatural-A Restorative Retinoid Creme has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.1 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | Cetearyl Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
2.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.5 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Polysorbate 60 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | C18-36 Acid Triglyceride | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient | |
0.3 | Sorbitan Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | 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.
Score
9
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
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.
Score
3
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Slip modifier
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.