Double Rose Ultra Face Cream

9.1
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy8.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Ultra Face Cream has a moisturizing rating of 9.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a very high Occlusivity of 8.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Ultra Face Cream is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
9	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
6	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Beeswax	Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient
2.5	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Lactate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Formula Helper
1.3	Sorbitan Sesquioleate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
1	Pelargonium Graveolens Extract	Botanical	Emollient,Fragrance
0.3	Fragrance	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Fragrance
0.3	Sucrose Polystearate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Squalane

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

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.

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.

Beeswax

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Animal

A waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Score

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An emollient ester that is derived from palm and palm kernel oil and is known for its velvety soft skin feel and excellent spreading properties.