Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Zero Blackhead Gel”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Illicium verum fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Nigella sativa seed extract~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractPinus palustris leaf extract~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~2–2.5%
Pueraria lobata root extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButylene glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolArctium majus root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viscum album extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saponaria officinalis root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Illicium verum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractHamamelis virginiana water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Nigella sativa seed extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Arctium majus root extract, Viscum album extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Illicium verum fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 23 years oldZero Blackhead GelYOUR PRODUCT | PayotHydra 24 Super Moisturising and Comforting Care | Thank You FarmerBack To Relax Soothing Gel Mask | MALIN + GOETZDetox Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | — | $33.29 | $49.13 | $55.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide 3 | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"23 years old - Zero Blackhead Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.30% - 1.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.30% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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