Effectiveness
74 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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squalene | HIGH | ||
phytosteryl macadamiate | HIGH | ||
phytosterols | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
acetyl octapeptide-3 |
MEDIUM
| ||
alaria esculenta extract |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
hydrolyzed soy protein |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
squalene |
MEDIUM
| ||
hydrolyzed soy protein |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
swertia chirata extract | ||
sorbic acid | ||
sodium citrate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | tocopherol (vitamin e | 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 |
2 | swertia chirata extract | A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking |
3 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
4 | sorbic acid | A preservative |
5 | 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 |
6 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
7 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
8 | polyglucuronic acid | Often used to support the moisturization effect of polysaccharides (contained, for example, in yeast extract) |
9 | polyacrylamide | Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together |
10 | phytosteryl macadamiate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
11 | phytosterols | Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function |
12 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
13 | laureth-7 | Helps oil and water mix together |
14 | jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters | |
15 | isopropyl palmitate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
16 | hydrolyzed yeast protein | |
17 | hydrolyzed yeast extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties |
18 | hydrolyzed soy protein | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing |
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 | cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations |
21 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
22 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
23 | c13-14 isoparaffin | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency |
24 | butylene glycol | Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
25 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
26 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
27 | alaria esculenta extract | Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant. |
28 | acetyl octapeptide-3 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
29 | acetyl hexapeptide-51 amide |