Effectiveness
80 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
cyclomethicone | HIGH | ||
magnesium aspartate | HIGH | ||
saccharide hydrolysate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
allantoin | HIGH | ||
magnesium aspartate |
MEDIUM
| ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
sodium lactate | ||
dehydroacetic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua (mineral spring water | Plain old water |
2 | glycereth-26 | Helps create a thicker product consistency |
3 | cyclomethicone | A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer |
4 | isodecyl neopentanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss. |
5 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
6 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
7 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
8 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
9 | peg/ppg-19/19 dimethicone | |
10 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
11 | sodium lactate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
12 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
13 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
14 | caprylyl methicone | A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin |
15 | propylene carbonate | Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture |
16 | quaternium-18 hectorite | |
17 | chitosan succinamide | |
18 | maris aqua | Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product |
19 | dimethiconol | A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
20 | alanine | An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking |
21 | creatine | Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness |
22 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
23 | glycine | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function |
24 | magnesium aspartate | Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin |
25 | saccharide hydrolysate | |
26 | urea | Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations |
27 | isodecyl isononanoate | |
28 | actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit water | Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin |
29 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
30 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
31 | benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol | Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light |
32 | hydrolyzed corn protein | |
33 | peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer | Helps water and oil mix together |
34 | linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract | |
35 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
36 | butylphenyl methylpropional | A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
37 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
38 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
39 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
40 | hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
41 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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