Effectiveness
83 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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polysorbate 20 | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactic acid | HIGH | ||
mandelic acid | HIGH | ||
urea |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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mandelic acid |
MEDIUM
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allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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ethylhexylglycerin | ||
hydrolyzed wheat protein | ||
lactic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
2 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
3 | diglycerin | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
4 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
5 | 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 |
6 | hydrolyzed wheat protein | Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten |
7 | 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) |
8 | lysine | 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 |
9 | mandelic acid | Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid |
10 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
11 | pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
12 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
13 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
14 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
15 | saccharomyces/copper ferment | Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing |
16 | saccharomyces/iron ferment | Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing |
17 | saccharomyces/magnesium ferment | Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing |
18 | saccharomyces/silicon ferment | Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing |
19 | saccharomyces/zinc ferment | Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing |
20 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
21 | sorbitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
22 | 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 |