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- The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Balancing Moisturizer
5.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The INKEY List Multi-Biotic Balancing Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 5.8 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 low Occlusivity of 1.6 out of 10.
- 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 | Inulin | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant) |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Isoamyl Laurate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance |
3 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
2 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
1.9 | Cetearyl Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Sorbitan Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
1 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Yogurt Powder | Biotech, Animal | Flavor |
0.3 | Sodium Caproyl Prolinate | Moisturizing (humectant),Cleansing |
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.
A naturally occurring polysaccharide that works as a humectant moisturizing ingredient.
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.
A naturally-derived or synthetically produced ester (simple oil) and is often used as a silicone alternative. It is has a light feeling and improves the spreadability of products while making skin feel soft and non-sticky.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.