PRODUCT REVIEW
ALKMIE Liquid Shield SOS Soothing Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The golden algae extract protects the hydrolipid barrier of the skin and inhibits inflammations.
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
argania spinosa kernel oil
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
glycerin
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
argania spinosa kernel oil
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
polymnia sonchifolia root juice
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
polymnia sonchifolia root juice
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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glycerin
4.8% -
5.9%
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
isoamyl cocoate
3.5% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isoamyl cocoate, Cetyl alcohol, Camellia japonica seed oil, Squalane, Isoamyl laurate, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Jojoba esters, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Microcrystalline cellulose, Daucus carota sativa root cell culture lysate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Centella asiatica extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Dehydroacetic acid, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Nuclear Factor Kappa B Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target of Nutraceuticals in Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Related Inflammation
- Resveratrol as an active ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological applications: a review
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health