6.1
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Yon-Ka Excellence Code Creme has a moisturizing rating of 6.1 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.6 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 7.6 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Yon-Ka Excellence Code Creme is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
50 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Decyl Oleate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
6 | Hydrogenated Coconut Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
4 | Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
2.5 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
1 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-75 Stearate | Synthetic, Animal | 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 vegetable-derived or synthetically produced ester that feels velvety and makes the skin feel soft. It is non-greasy and helps reduce stickiness in formulas and improve spreadability.
A refined coconut oil that contains moisturizing (occlusive) and emollient saturated fatty acids. It is especially suited for extremely dry skin.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Solvent
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient
Origin
Botanical
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.