Alchimie Forever Kantic Light Clarifying Cream
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 2 moreWorks
“This weightless moisturizer delivers light hydration in a gel-cream texture.”
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 ethylhexanoate.
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extractNot delivered
“Rosemary extract, known for its soothing and calming properties, promotes the appearance of clear, blemish-free, healthy-looking skin.”
This product contains ingredients (rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Vitis vinifera seed extractMay help
“Anti-aging benefits.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 5 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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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~4–6%
- 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~3–4.5%
- 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~2–3%
- 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~1.5–2.3%
- 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~1.4–2.1%
- 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~1.2–1.8%
- 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~0.95–1.45%
- 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~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideMyristyl lactate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Glucose~0.3–0.7%
- 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-4~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trans-2-hexenal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
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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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Alchimie ForeverKantic Light Clarifying CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KORRESFace Care Pomegranate Pore Blurring Gel Moisturizer | PlaisirMoisturising gel cream all skin types | Pacifica BeautyHydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $79.00 | — | — | $16.00−$63.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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