PRODUCT REVIEW

Akileïne Cicaleïne Foot and Heel Cracks Balm

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.5%Tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Akileïne - Cicaleïne Foot and Heel Cracks Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and caprylyl 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). Glycine soja oil, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 1.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and centella asiatica extract

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 medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 6.90£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The moisturising action is immediate from the first application, and feels considerably more comfortable.

Source: Cocoon Center

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, caprylyl glycol.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

cera alba 1.8% - 2.2%

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

triolein 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

sodium lauryl sulfate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3% - 3.7%

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

sodium lauryl sulfate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 5.3% - 6.4%

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.5% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Trilinolein, Peg-30 glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Triolein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Tripalmitin, Dimethicone, Trilinolenin, C13-14 isoparaffin, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Palmitoyl serine/silk amino acids methyl esters, Tristearin, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Laureth-7, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Triarachidin, Disodium phosphate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Potassium phosphate

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Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: galactoarabinan hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +2 more Other: galactoarabinan hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +4 more	Common: panthenol centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +7 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum bisabolol +1 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate avena sativa kernel extract +13 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: urea	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ceramide np alpha-glucan oligosaccharide +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ascorbic acid isopropyl myristate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Akileïne Cicaleïne Foot and Heel Cracks Balm

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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