PRODUCT REVIEW

AXIS Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.85%Centella asiatica leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "AXIS - Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. AXIS - Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, arginine, betaine, erythritol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, beta-sitosterol, cholesterol, phytosterols and vinyl dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.55% - 0.80%, madecassoside 0.60% - 0.90%, madecassic acid 0.65% - 1.00% and asiaticoside 0.80% - 1.20% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "AXIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, betaine.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside, panthenol

asiatic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

asiaticoside 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

beta-sitosterol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.

asiaticoside 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.6% - 0.85%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

methylpropanediol 5.6% - 6.9%

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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

cetyl ethylhexanoate 2.4% - 2.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

glyceryl stearate se 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

panthenol 10%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

methylpropanediol 5.6% - 6.9%

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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Panthenol, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Vinyl dimethicone, Propylheptyl caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Centella asiatica root extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Taurine, Xylitol, Erythritol, Arginine, Phytosterols, Ceramide np, Morus alba root extract, Saccharomyces ferment, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearyl alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Cholesterol, Sorbitan isostearate, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sucrose distearate

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WIMJ similarity score		62%	62%	57%	57%	56%	55%	55%	54%	54%	53%	53%
Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +17 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +14 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +14 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: dimethicone hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +3 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +3 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +3 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +15 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +5 more Other: urea allantoin +3 more
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Potential Irritants	hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +14 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more

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AXIS Panthenol 10 Skin Smoothing Shield Cream

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Anti-aging

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