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8.7
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. This Works No Wrinkles Extreme Moisturizer has a moisturizing rating of 8.7 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 7.3 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Coconut Alkanes | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
2.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
1.3 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1 | Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
0.3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters | Botanical | 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
9
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A 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.
Score
6
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 emollient mixture that is similar to paraffin. It is produced from coconut oil and can allegedly form a soft, non-greasy film on the skin’s surface. It can be used as an alternative to silicones.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.