Works for
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Unclogging pores and controlling oil production, it helps to reveal clean and clear skin with an even skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitate, Lactic acidNot delivered
“The high-performance clay works to absorb impurities, remove hidden dirt, sweat and oil, all while cleansing, exfoliating and tightening your skin and pores.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with retinyl palmitate, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
This product contains retinyl palmitate. 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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Retinyl palmitate + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinBentonite~4.3–5.2%
Glyceryl stearate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePrunus armeniaca fruit extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCalendula officinalis flower extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderAscorbic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.35–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.25–0.5%
Bht~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMentha arvensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha arvensis leaf extractPeg-35 castor oil~0.25–0.5%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Guaiazulene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
More about GuaiazuleneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ascorbic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Bht, Caprylyl glycol, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Lactic acid, Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Peg-35 castor oil, Cellulose gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Propanediol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Guaiazulene, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Ci 77491
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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