Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream

8.5

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

7.0Humectancy10.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. StriVectin Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream has a moisturizing rating of 8.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a high Humectancy of 7.0 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? StriVectin Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
55	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6	Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
4	Ethylhexyl Stearoyl Polyhydroxystearate		Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2.5	Cetearyl Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
2	Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate		Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
1.5	Stearyl Alcohol	Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.3	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1	Coconut Alkanes	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3	Glyceryl Stearate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Dimethicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

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.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Score

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.

Ethylhexyl Stearoyl Polyhydroxystearate

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying

Origin

Description is coming soon

Glycerin

Score

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.