Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser Review

Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser
7.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.7 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser has to offer:
 
  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.4 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser:
 

Very Rich Moisturizer with the Right Occlusivity for Very Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 4.7 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Allantoin (est. ≈2.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈50.0%) and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (est. ≈22.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very dry skin. The occlusive profile of Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

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

Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Caffeine (est. ≈6.0%).

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.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Very Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With exceptional occlusivity, this product is optimal for moisturizing dry and very dry skin but may be too thick for other skin types, including normal, and especially combination and oily skin.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It’s Better When Paired with Some Humectants

An ideal moisturizer for any skin type should balance the right level of occlusivity (depending on skin type) with a significant amount of humectants, while Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser contains a moderate level of humectants.

People with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding more humectants to their moisturizing routine beyond what this product offers. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Caffeine, Beta-Glucan, and Centella Asiatica Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Tropic Skincare Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Provides the right level of occlusivity to moisturize dry to very dry skin
  • Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution

Cons: 

  • May feel too rich and thick on skin types other than dry
  • Ideally needs to be paired with extra humectants for optimal moisturizing efficacy
  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
2
1.9
1.8
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Caffeine
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Allantoin
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Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
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Zinc PCA
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Tocopherol
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Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
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Avenanthramides
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Ceramide AS
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Beta-Glucan
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Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
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Fragrance
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Lecithin
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Copper Chlorophyll
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Ratings

All humectants
4.7
2
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
87.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.9
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.7 10
4.7
2
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 87.0 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.9
1.5
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.7 10
4.7
All humectants
4.7
2
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
11
1.9
1.5
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 87.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
87.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
1.9
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 6 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
6
Beta-Glucan
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
1.9
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 10.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
10.9
Caffeine
6
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
1.9
Tocopherol
1.5
Avenanthramides
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Beta-Glucan
0.3
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.9 5 No
All soothing
2.9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Squalane
Est. %50
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn 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.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxA thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.
Caffeine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Allantoin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from the seeds of tamanu nuts. It is a prized, rarely used emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that are active against acne-causing bacteria.
Zinc PCA
Est. %1.8
Function
Origin
Zinc PCAA two-part ingredient: Zinc helps to control sebum and bacteria in acne-prone skin, while skin-identical PCA is a moisturizing humectant. Zinc PCA may even boost collagen production and so is researched as a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient.
Tocopherol
Est. %1.5
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.

Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Avenanthramides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avenanthramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Ceramide AS
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide AS
Beta-Glucan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-GlucanA special polysaccharide obtained from cereals, mushrooms, yeast, bacteria, and some species of seaweed. It is a promising anti-wrinkle, wound healing, antioxidant, and moisturizing ingredient.
Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coconut Oil Decyl Esters
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)An orange-red plant pigment with powerful antioxidant activity.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Copper Chlorophyll
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copper Chlorophyll