PRODUCT REVIEW

3W Clinic Gold & Snail Intensive Care Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%Allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "3W Clinic - Gold & Snail Intensive Care Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen, snail secretion filtrate, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (hydrolyzed collagen, beeswax, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and ethylhexyl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.30%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: jojoba oil and allantoin

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Niacinamide, a whitening ingredient, gives vitality to the skin, makes the skin bright and transparent, and helps to improve wrinkles.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Also, it is effective to manage with preventing pigmentation of melanin using anti-wrinkle and whitening ingredient.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

paeonia lactiflora root extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The combination of snail mucus filtrate containing a large amount of chondroitin sulfate and natural moisturizing ingredients such as marine collagen, pure medi, etc.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, hydrolyzed collagen.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

beeswax 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hydroxycitronellal 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

ethylhexyl stearate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Snail secretion filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrolyzed collagen, Disodium edta, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Adenosine, Phragmites communis extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Corydalis turtschaninovii root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Gold

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: betaine caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid betaine +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassic acid beta-glucan +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: arginine beta-glucan +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassic acid panthenol +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: lanolin butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 limnanthes alba seed oil +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +10 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? uncaria gambir extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? commiphora myrrha resin extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	citrus reticulata fruit extract Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +15 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

3W Clinic Gold & Snail Intensive Care Cream

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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