Alchimie Forever

Alchimie Forever Kantic Calming Cream

Name: Alchimie Forever - Kantic Calming Cream
Brand: Alchimie Forever

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“Rich in natural antioxidants derived from European blueberries and grape seeds, this mid-weight cream hydrates, reduces redness, revives dull skin, and helps minimize signs of stress and fatigue, leaving the skin youthful and radiant.”

Source: Alchimie Forever

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.6–1.35%

Moisturizing

7 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Rich in natural antioxidants derived from European blueberries and grape seeds, this mid-weight cream hydrates, reduces redness, revives dull skin, and helps minimize signs of stress and fatigue, leaving the skin youthful and radiant.”

Source: Alchimie Forever

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, glucose.

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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~2.9–4.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.5–5.2%

Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.2–0.8%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.8–2.7%

C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~5.2–7.8%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

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

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.6–1.35%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: LowA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~1.2–1.8%

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking~0.8–1.2%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Amyl cinnamal—High~0.05–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.9–4.3%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.2–1.8%est.

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~0.8–1.2%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristyl lactate—3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.8–2.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5.2–7.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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C14-22 alcohols~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Myristyl lactate~1.1–1.6%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.6–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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C15-19 alkane~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglycerin-6~0.3–0.75%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glucose~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, C14-22 alcohols, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristyl lactate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, C15-19 alkane, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Polyglycerin-6, Glucose, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal