Alchimie Forever Kantic Light Clarifying Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“hydrating to the skin Vitamin E. an antioxidant that hydrates Key Benefits.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glucose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak evidence
“Rosemary extract, known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, promotes the appearance of a clear, blemish-free, healthy-looking complexion while jojoba helps control shine and excess oil.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol, 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).
The following ingredients - quercetin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
This product contains resveratrol, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosmarinus officinalis extract~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carnosic acid~5.8–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinic acid~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quercetin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about QuercetinResveratrol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolVitis vinifera seed~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthocyanins~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quercetin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about QuercetinResveratrol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolWater~0.45–1%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractVitis vinifera seed extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerC14-22 alcohols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideMyristyl lactate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Glucose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseRose ketone-4~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trans-2-hexenal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Carnosic acid, Rosmarinic acid, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Vitis vinifera seed, Anthocyanins, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Myristyl lactate, Sodium hydroxide, Glucose, Rose ketone-4, Trans-2-hexenal, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene
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