Effectiveness
21 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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honey | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
hyaluronic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lycopene | HIGH | ||
zingiber officinale root extract |
LOW
| ||
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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sodium acrylates copolymer | ||
dehydroacetic acid | ||
benzyl alcohol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | glycerine | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
3 | sodium acrylates copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
4 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
5 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
6 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
7 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
8 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
9 | hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
10 | glycerine | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
11 | water | Plain old water |
12 | terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) fruit extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking |
13 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
14 | lysolecithin | Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 | sclerotium gum | Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
16 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
17 | pullulan | Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect |
18 | , phormium tenax (harakeke) flax extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
19 | hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) flower extract | A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
20 | , leptospermum scoparium | The ingredient is not recognized |
21 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
22 | honey | Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen |
23 | cyathea medullaris (mamaku black fern) extract | |
24 | zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract | A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking |
25 | aloe barbadensis* (aloe vera) leaf extract | 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 |
26 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
27 | titanium dioxide | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
28 | , vegetone rich red t2/ | The ingredient is not recognized |
29 | lycopene | Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product |
30 | red w/s, rose anatolia: | The ingredient is not recognized |
31 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
32 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
33 | eugenol | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
34 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
35 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |