A verified NIDA body moisturizer with a solid hydration base and added aloe/cucumber extracts, but the fragranced formula and richer emollients make it a better fit for uncomplicated body use than for sensitive or breakout-prone skin.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
From Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
From Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Olus Oil
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
From Citric Acid, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
Whether it supports the skin barrier — restoring lipids, reducing water loss, aiding barrier repair, or strengthening the skin’s protective function.
From Glycerin, Olus Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Tocopherol
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Fragrance, Sweet Almond Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
Whether it may worsen breakouts — clogging pores, feeling heavy on acne-prone skin, or triggering comedones in some users.
From Isopropyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Citric Acid
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
GOOD · 9
NEUTRAL · 7
A fragranced body lotion sold by NIDA and matched to a retailer listing for the same 150 ml variant. The formula is built around humectants, emollients, and occlusives for general body moisturization, with aloe and cucumber extract added for marketing/soothing appeal. It looks like a straightforward moisturizing cream, but the fragrance and heavier emollient profile may not suit very sensitive or acne-prone users.
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