Claims vs. Reality
Enriched with Panthenol and Glycerin - the ultimate hydration boost for a refreshed look. Specially formulated with a unique blend of 7 types of ceramides, fatty acids, and natural moisturising factors, this moisturiser not only hydrates, but also fortifies your skin barrier. Perfect for daily use, the lightweight and cooling gel texture soothes irritated skin while quickly absorbing into the skin without any greasy residue.
A highly accessible, classic drugstore recovery cream. Cosmoderm loads this emulsion with 1000 IU of antioxidant Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate) and pairs it with Rosehip Seed Oil and Sunflower Oil to accelerate the healing of fresh red marks. While marketed as a light moisturizer, the formula is quite emollient, relying on Isopropyl Myristate and Stearic Acid. This gives it a dense, protective finish that is excellent for repairing compromised barriers, but it poses a very high comedogenic risk for hyper-oily or actively breaking-out skin types.
The Reality: Vitamin E acts as a primary electron donor, neutralizing environmental oxidative stress before it can damage cellular walls safely.
The Reality: The combination of Rosehip Oil (a natural source of retinoids) and Vitamin E accelerates tissue repair, significantly fading post-inflammatory erythema (red marks) flawlessly.
The Reality: The formula is built on heavy esters like Isopropyl Myristate and Stearic Acid, which leave a highly tangible, protective lipid layer on the skin surface entirely.
👍 Formulator Pros
- Delivers a functional 1000 IU dose of Vitamin E to aggressively heal dry patches and soothe post-inflammatory redness.
- Rich in Rosehip Oil, providing natural botanical defense and gentle skin smoothing.
- Highly affordable price point for a thick, protective recovery cream available nationwide.
👎 Potential Downsides
- Contains Isopropyl Myristate, a known highly comedogenic ingredient that guarantees pore clogging on oily skin types.
- Includes a chemical UV filter (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) which is biologically redundant if used as a nighttime PM cream.
- The synthetic fragrance may irritate those with highly reactive or sensitive skin profiles.
Is This Right for You?
Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.
| Normal to Dry Skin Maps | ✅ Yes | The heavy lipid matrix of Sunflower oil and Caprylic Triglycerides physically seals trans-epidermal water loss flawlessly. |
| Sufferers of Post-Acne Red Marks (PIE) | ✅ Yes | Vitamin E provides an immediate healing environment for cracked barriers, speeding up the fading of fresh wound tracks smoothly. |
| Hyper-Oily and Active Acne Profiles | ❌ No | Contains Isopropyl Myristate, a highly comedogenic ester that will actively trap excess oil and trigger painful blind pimples entirely. |
| Severe Active Fungal Acne Flares | ❌ No | The heavy plant lipids and long-chain fatty acids act as direct food sources for Malassezia yeast overgrowth entirely. |
✅ Perfect Match
❌ Better Avoid
How It Feels & Absorbs
How to Layer It
Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.
If you accidentally damaged your skin barrier using too much exfoliating acid, stop all active serums immediately. Wash your face, apply a hydrating toner, and slather a thick layer of this Vitamin E cream every night for 5 days. Your barrier will heal rapidly safely.
Can Combine With
Enemies — Do Not Mix
⏳ Timeline Expectations
Inside the Bottle
Heroes and formulation notes — not just the raw INCI list. Hover chips for details.
Full Formula Scan
Automatically parsed and cross-referenced with the Glowwe Lab database.
| # | Ingredient | What It Does | Safety | Irr / Com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Water Solvent | Base solvent. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 02 | Panthenol Hydrator / Humectant | Pro-Vitamin B5; incredible for quenching skin irritation. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 03 | Propanediol Hydrator / Humectant | The natural, skin-friendly alternative to Propylene Glycol. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 04 | 1 Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 05 | 2-Hexanediol Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 06 | Pentylene Glycol Hydrator / Humectant | A conditioning agent that dual-acts to preserve freshness. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
Common Questions
What the community asks most — answered with formulation facts.
Can I use this if I have oily acne-prone skin?+
We strongly advise against it. This cream is explicitly formulated for normal to dry, healing skin. It contains Isopropyl Myristate and heavy fatty acids which are highly comedogenic and will likely trap excess oil, causing fresh breakouts completely.
Will Vitamin E fade my deep acne scars?+
Vitamin E is a brilliant healing antioxidant that helps repair damaged tissue and fade fresh red marks (PIE). However, it cannot physically erase deep structural pitted ice-pick scars safely.
Why does it contain a sunscreen ingredient?+
The formula includes Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. In this specific cosmetic matrix, it is highly likely used to protect the Vitamin E and Rosehip Oil from degrading inside the packaging when exposed to light, rather than acting as a true UV shield for your skin safely.