An ester that comes from Cetearyl alcohol and the fatty acids of olive oil. It oftencomes to the formula coupled with Sorbitan Olivateas the two together form the well-known, naturalemulsifier trade named Olivem 1000. Huxley - Fresh and More Cream: This is a lightweight gel cream that has the classic Huxley scent. I bought it in a set in Korea so it was pretty affordable. It leaves your skin glowy and moisturised. I would recommend this if you don't mind spending a bit more money or if you buy this on sale, but I wouldn't go out of your way to get it. Recommended for oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin. 7.5/10. Skin Type. This is recommend for all skin types — dry, normal, sensitive, combination, oily — but especially for those who are dealing with dryness and dullness. A real oldie but a goodie. Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health.

Just as birch trees grow in damp regions and has powerful water retention rate, aquaxyl moisturizes dry skin from the inside out layer by layer. High contents of natural moisturizing factor (NMF) further enhances moisture retention and prevents dryness or dehydration. Lotus Flower extract, which makes up 75% of content, has a remarkable ability to self-purify. Though rooted in mud, the lotus flower blooms gracefully due to its special ability to self-purify and cleanse. With high content of lotus flower extract, Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream protects your skin from fine dust or toxins with its self-purifying features for a clearer and cleaner complexion. Additionally, Kaempferol, a well-known antioxidant helps restore balance and has anti-aging properties. A synthetic liquid oil that can replace mineral oil or silicone oils in the cosmetic formulas. There are different grades depending on the molecular weightranging from very light, volatile, non-residue leaving onesto more substantial, slight residue leaving ones.Apart from leaving the skin soft and smooth (emollient), it' [more] what‑it‑does In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.And this is what lotus water extract brings. It helps absorb toxins out of your skin to reveal clear and clean complexion. The emollient plant oil that comes from almonds. Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (oleic acid - 55-86% and linoleic acid 7-35%) and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions.It's a nice, basic oil that is often used due [more] what‑it‑does I'm From - Mugwort Cream: I raved about this in an I'm From review I posted here. It has a really light, whipped cream-gel texture that's unlike anything I've ever felt before. It has a very slight herbal scent that I enjoy. It doesn't pill under makeup and leaves your skin feeling moisturised all day and night. It's more occlusive than ordinary gel moisturisers but does not leave an unpleasant finish. This is good for dry skin but maybe not during Winter. Recommended for oily skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin. 10/10. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

A clear, colorless liquid that works as a solvent and viscositydecreasing ingredient. It also has great skin-moisturizing abilities. [more] what‑it‑does Have you tried a lotus moisturizer? Did it work for you? Will you recommend it? Would love to hear from you in the comments section below! Rovectin - Clean Lotus Water Cream: This is one of those moisturisers that you can't go wrong with. It contains 75% lotus water and is both cruelty-free and fragrance-free. It's super lightweight but moisturising, although people with extremely dry skin may want to look elsewhere. All of the ingredients are certified green and it leaves my skin feeling really soft. Recommended for oily skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin. 10/10.Soft Smooth Skin. Love how my skin feels soft and smooth after application. It also gives it a nice, healthy, dewy finish that I like.

Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. Usually the main solvent in cosmetic products. In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.A multi-functional, silky feeling helper ingredient that can do quite many things. It's used as an emulsion stabilizer, solvent, and a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Which is why I was so excited to receive this Lotus Water Cream from their Clean Line for review. I’ve heard so many good things. Let’s get to it. What is Rovectin’s Clean Line? Research also shows that it might be useful for wound healing as it promotes fibroblast (nice type of cells in our skin that produce skin-firming collagen) proliferation.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging. Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin. Clean and Green. 100% vegan, hypoallergenic, toxin-free, cruelty-free, 100% free from parabens, artificial colorants, artificial fragrances, mineral oil, and steroids.

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The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin. Part of Olivem 1000, a natural emulsifier duo that is known for forming biomimetic liquid crystal structures. It doubles as an active ingredient with barrier repairing and soothing properties. Lotus water extract, which makes up 75% of content, has a remarkable ability to self-purify. Though rooted in mud, the lotus flower blooms gracefully due to its special ability to self-purify and cleanse. With high content of lotus flower extract, Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream protects your skin from fine dust or toxins with its self-purifying features for a clearer and cleaner complexion. Additionally, Kaempferol, a well-known antioxidant helps restore balance and has anti-aging properties.