soll (here)

English translation: is formulated to

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
German term or phrase:soll
English translation:is formulated to
Entered by: Mariana Rohlig Sa

20:40 Jul 5, 2020
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Cosmetics, Beauty
German term or phrase: soll (here)
"schützt die Feuchtigkeitsbarriere, soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken"

In a product insert for a cream.
Mariana Rohlig Sa
Germany
Local time: 10:55
is designed to
Explanation:
„sollen“, in this context, is not used in the sense of :

- drückt aus, dass der Sprecher sich für die Wahrheit dessen, was er als Nachricht, Information o. Ä. weitergibt, nicht verbürgt
Beispiele
• das Restaurant soll sehr gut sein
• sie soll Millionärin sein

but in the sense of:

- drückt einen Wunsch, eine Absicht, ein Vorhaben aus;

Beispiele
• du sollst dich hier wie zu Hause fühlen
• sollen (wollen) wir heute ein wenig früher gehen?
• das soll uns nicht stören (davon wollen wir uns nicht stören lassen)
https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/sollen

Example
"Comfort sensitive skin with our specially formulated products that are designed to calm and soothe itchy, dry skin and are gentle enough for everyday use."
Caring for sensitive skin
"Create a daily skin care regimen that incorporates sensitive skin products that are designed to nourish and calm your skin"
https://www.aveeno.ca/skin-hair-solutions/sensitive-skin

Selected response from:

Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 02:55
Grading comment
Vielen Dank, Johanna!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +8is designed to
Johanna Timm, PhD
3 +3can help
Teangacha (X)
4 +1has been reported to have
Michael Martin, MA
4 +1May have
Carmen Lawrence
3 +2is well known for its [skin] soothing properties
Lancashireman
4 -1Might have/Has nourishing and soothing/calming effect
Karin Redclift
4 -1smoothes your skin
David Hollywood
3is said to have o
Conny Reilly
3 -1must/has to
Kim Metzger


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
must/has to


Explanation:
It must have a soothing and calming effect on the skin
Objective: To assess and compare the skin calming effect of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol (Eucerin(®) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26805418/
Das verlangt nach schneller Hilfe. Bei sensibler, rauer und spröder Haut gilt der Hafer als pflanzliches Hausmittel. Er soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken und ihr die notwendige Feuchtigkeit spenden.
Das verlangt nach schneller Hilfe. Bei sensibler, rauer und spröder Haut gilt der Hafer als pflanzliches Hausmittel. Er soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken und ihr die notwendige Feuchtigkeit spenden. Bisabolol und Phytosterole können diesen hautberuhigenden Effekt unterstützen. So wird die Haut zunehmend vor einer Austrocknung geschützt und durch die Förderung der Regeneration der natürlichen Barrierefunktion der Haut kann sie langfristig robuster gegenüber Umwelteinflüssen werden. Damit trägt die richtige Pflege auch zur Erhaltung der Hautbalance bei.
https://www.li-il.de/kosmetik/hautpflege/#:~:text=Die Haut i...


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 03:55
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  AllegroTrans: No manufacturer would dare to use such dogmatic language; they would soon end up in court
2 hrs

agree  Chris Pr: An individual with no apparent competence in German turns up here to issue unwarranted decrees...! // Correct answer - but in a strictly scientific context, rather than the un-scientific one posted...
2 hrs

neutral  philgoddard: I don't often disagree with you, but this just doesn't seem to fit the context.
3 hrs

disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: Sorry Kim, but can't agree. I know you won't hold it against me. :-)
1 day 5 hrs
  -> Nah, it's Miller Time.
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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Might have/Has nourishing and soothing/calming effect


Explanation:
In some way it supports and helps to soothe the skin. They might not have any scientific claims for this to be proven, so it depends how strong of a statement they want to make.

Example sentence(s):
  • The cream has a nourishing and soothing/ calming effect on your skin.
Karin Redclift
United States
Local time: 02:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: Not what the German says, IMO.
1 day 4 hrs
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38 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
has been reported to have


Explanation:
Compare with this:
"Panthenol has been reported to have soothing properties and to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier functions, helping to keep the skin hydrated."

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 05:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard: They're probably required by law to say this.
2 hrs
  -> Or so it has been reported..

neutral  Chris Pr: No mention at all of 'properties' in the source text...//OK, that makes sense...still too llong-winded though... ;)
3 hrs
  -> I am using that sentence as an example of how 'reportedly' is used in similar contexts. The query itself isn't about 'properties' so I don't need to care about that particular detail at all.

agree  Andreea Sepi, MCIL (X)
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Andreea!

disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: Not really what you'd find on a package insert.
1 day 4 hrs
  -> Looks like I have to get my game up a little now that everybody seems to have become a package insert specialist around here..!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
May have


Explanation:
May have a calming effect...

Carmen Lawrence
Greece
Local time: 11:55
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Katrin Braams: In my experience this is the typical sales blurb when they don't want to make a promise
22 hrs

neutral  Cilian O'Tuama: Too weak or wishy-washy, IMO, for ap ackage insert.
1 day 3 hrs
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +8
is designed to


Explanation:
„sollen“, in this context, is not used in the sense of :

- drückt aus, dass der Sprecher sich für die Wahrheit dessen, was er als Nachricht, Information o. Ä. weitergibt, nicht verbürgt
Beispiele
• das Restaurant soll sehr gut sein
• sie soll Millionärin sein

but in the sense of:

- drückt einen Wunsch, eine Absicht, ein Vorhaben aus;

Beispiele
• du sollst dich hier wie zu Hause fühlen
• sollen (wollen) wir heute ein wenig früher gehen?
• das soll uns nicht stören (davon wollen wir uns nicht stören lassen)
https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/sollen

Example
"Comfort sensitive skin with our specially formulated products that are designed to calm and soothe itchy, dry skin and are gentle enough for everyday use."
Caring for sensitive skin
"Create a daily skin care regimen that incorporates sensitive skin products that are designed to nourish and calm your skin"
https://www.aveeno.ca/skin-hair-solutions/sensitive-skin



Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 02:55
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 23
Grading comment
Vielen Dank, Johanna!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: neat solution
6 hrs
  -> Thank you!

agree  Kim Metzger
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Kim.

neutral  Chris Pr: I'd have thought that creams are 'formulated' rather than 'designed'...? // Which Lancashireman has duly 'borrowed' from you... :)
12 hrs
  -> yes, "formulated" ( see my example sentence). The asker's question was how to translate "soll", here.

agree  Lancashireman: Not too convinced by 'designed', but 'formulated' (which you have just directed another site user's attention to, and apologies for initially overlooking) works well.
13 hrs
  -> It's all good!

agree  Julian Pastor: Totally agree with Johannas assessment. The intention is the crucial factor! Should be changed to 'formulated' though ;) precise language and such...
15 hrs
  -> Thanks, Julian!

agree  Michele Fauble
15 hrs
  -> Thank you, Michele.

agree  Michael Martin, MA: Probably the most elegant solution!
15 hrs
  ->  We all try :-) Thanks, Michael.

agree  TonyTK
16 hrs
  -> Thanks, Tony!

agree  Cilian O'Tuama: (or 'intended', maybe)
23 hrs
  -> ja, auch gut!
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
smoothes your skin


Explanation:
ok in a marketing context

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keep it simple and this is good marketing speak... the "soll" is implicit

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and anything with "should", "could" wouldn't work in marketing

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just be simple and direct

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"soll" is implicit and in a marketing context you have to be positive

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just say it

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will work in a marketing context

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albeit deceptive

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ob's wahr ist oder nicht

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Marketing ist verkaufen

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und ich bin mit diesem Konzept nicht unbedingt einverstanden, aber de es um eine entsprechende Übersetzung geht ok

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da

David Hollywood
Local time: 06:55
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: Another disjointed answer - maybe collect your thoughts first before posting. Package/product inserts are not about positive marketing lingo, despite the 'marketing' category above .
22 hrs
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
can help


Explanation:
I've looked at some creams lying around and most say 'soothes', but one sun cream has said 'can help reduce the risk of sun induced allergies'.

It wouldn't put you off buying it, but possibly because the print is so small, you wouldn't read it in the first place!!!! ; )

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'can help to soothe soothe the skin.'

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'can help to soothe the skin.' : )))))

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https://www.healthline.com/health/moisturizer-for-dry-skin


https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-skin-cream/


Teangacha (X)
Ireland
Local time: 09:55
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllegroTrans: I have often seen this neutral expression designed to avoid aggro from the Adverising Satndards authorities. Ar fheabhas!
1 hr
  -> Thank you! : )

agree  Chris Pr: I actually think this is one of the better entries, Irene...//A solid reference might even garner more support...?
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Chris! I have taken your advice!!!

agree  Cilian O'Tuama: At first this seems far from literal meaning, but could be close to the actual lingo used.
1 day 4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Cilian!
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
is said to have o


Explanation:
is said to have a calming effect on the skin or maybe helps to calm the skin

Conny Reilly
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllegroTrans: Hi Conny! "helps to calm the skin" would work well
3 hrs

disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: Sorry for disagree, but again is not sth. you'd find on a package insert, maybe on advertising material though. .
18 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken
is well known for its [skin] soothing properties


Explanation:
is well known for being kind on the skin
Marketing copy should sound confident without being legally actionable.
Compare
https://www.google.com/search?q="soll beruhigend auf die Hau...
and
https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&as_q=&as_epq=well-know...
is claimed to be = but they are lying
has been reported to = but we are trying to verify
must have = government directive
should have = but sadly doesn’t

One more for the mix:
is reputed to be
Still sounds a bit shifty, however.



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Dr Timm may be onto something with 'designed to', although skin care products are not like cars and washing machines. They are formulated.

ZO Skin Health products have been specially formulated to ease the signs of aging... The ZO Skin Health by Dr Obagi product range has been formulated to offer solutions to a wide range of common skin concerns.
https://drselinasall.co.uk/medical_skin_care/

Basix has been formulated to treat seriously dry skin.
https://www.facebook.com/basix.skin.repair.cream.uk/posts/40...

The NEUTROGENA® Skin Detox range has been formulated to target 100% of toxins and daily pollution to help protect, purify and polish skin for a radiant ...
https://www.neutrogena.co.uk/face/range/skin-detox.list

The infusion of nourishing fatty acids, brightening vitamins, healing phytonutrients and balancing minerals has been formulated to target free-radicals and fight oxidative ageing, and heal and calm the skin
https://lyma.life/journal/5-of-the-best-skincare-products-fo...


Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:55
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: yup, it is marketing after all and casting doubt is sort of counter-productive.
52 mins
  -> Thanks, writeaway. The google skim (above) leads to 14 very similar product inserts.

neutral  philgoddard: It's not marketing! They've already bought the product.// This is a leaflet containing details of how to use it, contraindications, and side effects.
1 hr
  -> Have you ever read a Bosch instruction manual, Phil? "You have made a wise choice. This washing machine represents the pinnacle of German engineering etc"

neutral  Chris Pr: Great answer, but not to the question posed...no mention of 'Eigenschaften', for example...and nor does 'soll' equate to 'well-known'...//Followed up by confessed plagiarism of another's entry...
3 hrs

agree  TonyTK
21 hrs

neutral  Cilian O'Tuama: Also not what one would typically find on a package insert, IMO.
1 day 4 hrs
  -> Thanks. Asker went with 'formulated' (see above and glossary entry).
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