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MoisturizingSucrose, Mannitol + 10 moreWorks
“Features “Moisture Capsules” which have a skin-conditioning effect to help improve oil-water balance in the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": mannitol, sucrose.
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).
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Contains Calamine that actions against inflammation and helps to remove acne irritation by purifying the pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolDipropylene glycol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.8%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCalamine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bromelain~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iris versicolor extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractSucrose~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseMannitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolZea mays starch~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.35–0.85%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractArtemisia capillaris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractDextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPalmitic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAllantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerC12-16 alcohols~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Tromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Calamine, Bromelain, Iris versicolor extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Sucrose, Mannitol, Zea mays starch, Microcrystalline cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Centella asiatica extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Dextrin, Palmitic acid, Allantoin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, C12-16 alcohols, Sorbitan isostearate, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Tocopherol
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| AXISCalamine Pore Control Capsule Serum 50mlYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeGreen Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum - Face Serum | Saturday SkinBright Potion Probiotic Power Serum | AbibHypoderma SP1-2GF Serum Cell Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $25.00 | — | $53.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sh-Polypeptide-22 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Axis-Y - Buy Axis-Y Calamine Pore Control Capsule Serum Australia - Korean Skin Care" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.40% - 0.90% and sucrose 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Axis-Y" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 23.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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