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- Skin Regimen 1.5 Retinol Booster Wrinkle Concentrate
5.5/ 10
5.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Skin Regimen 1.5 Retinol Booster Wrinkle Concentrate has a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.9 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Dicaprylyl Ether | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Hexyldecanol | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hexyldecyl Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Oleyl Erucate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sorbitan Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),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
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.
Score
4
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.
Score
3
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 ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.