Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream

Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream
8.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream:

  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 8.2 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Intensely moisturizing: Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream has a moisturizing rating of 8.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a high occlusivity of 6.4 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (est. ≈9.0%) and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Sveas Squalene Beauty Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (est. ≈9.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
6
Butylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
3
Sorbitol
2.5
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
2
Polysorbate 60
1.5
Behenyl Alcohol
1.3
Polyacrylamide
1
Squalene
0.3
Arbutin
0.3
Tocotrienols
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract
0.3
Betula Alba Bark Extract
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Alcohol Denat.
0.3
Natto Gum
0.3
C8-9 Isoparaffin
0.3
Laureth-7
0.3
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
0.3
Ethylparaben
0.3
Methylparaben
Est. %
Water
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Polysorbate 60
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Polyacrylamide
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Alcohol Denat.
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C8-9 Isoparaffin
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Laureth-7
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Ratings

All humectants
13.3
6
4
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
12.8
9.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
8.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 13.3 10
10.0
6
4
3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 12.8 20
6.4
9.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
8.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
3
0.3
All humectants 13.3 10
10
All humectants
13.3
6
4
3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
2.5
1
0.3
All occlusives 12.8 20
6.4
All occlusives
12.8
9.0
2.5
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
9
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 10.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
10.9
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
9
Squalene
1
Arbutin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Betula Alba Bark Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sorbitol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Behenyl Alcohol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Behenyl AlcoholA 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.
Polyacrylamide
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PolyacrylamideA synthetic ingredient that can thicken products instantly while still keeping them light and often gel-like.
Squalene
Est. %1
Function
Origin
SqualeneOne of the main ingredients in the skin’s sebum. It helps to rebuild the natural oily film on the skin’s surface and to prevent transdermal water loss. Squalene is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Arbutin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArbutinOne of the few potent anti-pigment compounds found naturally in bearberry or cranberry leaves. When applied to the skin, this ingredient converts into hydroquinone, with tyrosinase inhibiting effects.
Tocotrienols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TocotrienolsDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed ExtractAn extract of rye seeds. Several patents claim that it has anti-wrinkle properties and the ability to enhance the anti-wrinkle activity of other ingredients.
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Betula Alba Bark ExtractAn extract of white birch with a woody aroma that contains powerful wound healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory terpenoids, as well as tannins. It is suitable for irritated, inflamed, and problematic skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Natto Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Natto GumDescription is coming soon
C8-9 Isoparaffin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C8-9 IsoparaffinDescription is coming soon
Laureth-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-7A mild but effective functional ingredient. It can emulsify (efficiently mix water and oil) without needing too much in a formula.
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin ProteinA chemically chopped up protein derived from mollusk shells. It is said to be able to treat pigmentation issues, although this claim has not yet been confirmed.
Ethylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylparabenA cost-effective preservative that belongs to the group of parabens. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.