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Replenishing Facial Cream Ameliorate

Ameliorate - Replenishing Facial Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

67 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Replenishing Facial Cream"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ceramide eop
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"It offers relief to dehydrated areas while helping to diminish the look of fine lines for a smoother appearance."
From: Espa UK

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lactic acid
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
serine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
centella asiatica extract
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
hydroxyacetophenone
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
peg-75 stearate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
disodium edta
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water/eau Plain old water
2 octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
3 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
4 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
5 theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
6 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
7 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
8 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
9 avena sativa (oat) kernel oil An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
10 camelina sativa seed oil
11 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
12 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
13 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
14 hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
15 peg-75 stearate Helps water and oil mix together
16 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
17 glycogen Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
18 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
19 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
20 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
21 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
22 ceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together
23 chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
24 steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together
25 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
26 hydrolyzed milk protein
27 sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together
28 lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
29 serine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
30 sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
31 sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
32 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
33 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
34 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
35 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
36 lithothamnion calcareum extract A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
37 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
38 biosaccharide gum-4
39 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
40 ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
41 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
42 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
43 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
44 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
45 coumarin A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
46 ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
47 phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
48 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
49 juniperus mexicana oil
50 alpha-isomethyl ionone A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
51 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
52 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
53 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
54 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
55 sodium benzoate A preservative
56 pelargonium graveolens oil
57 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
58 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
59 centella asiatica extract 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.
60 tocopherol 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
61 ceramide eop A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Scientific Sources

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