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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Blue Cica Azulene Dew Soothing Hydration Cream
anhydroxylitol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
saccharide isomerate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
beta-glucan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana extract
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
eclipta prostrata leaf extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
1.8% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
spirulina platensis extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana extract
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
eclipta prostrata leaf extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
1.8% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
spirulina platensis extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.8% -
5.8%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Algae extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Gelatin, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sea water, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Xylitol, Cellulose gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Glucose, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Guaiazulene, Ceramide np, Saccharide isomerate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid
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- Development and characterization of a superabsorbing hydrogel film containing Ulmus davidiana var. Japonica root bark and pullulan for skin wound healing
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
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- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
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- Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro study
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- Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast
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- Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatus
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
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- Effect of a Guaiazulene-Containing Ointment on Nipple and Areola Area Health of Women
- Guaiazulene: a new treatment option for recalcitrant diaper dermatitis in NICU patients
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
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- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
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