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Banish Fighter Gel
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Banish Fighter Gel

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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Evens skin tone
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Contains antioxidant proven to protect skin, reduce UV damage, and many studies show that green tea reduces acne and can reduce excess sebum production.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.6–1.35%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Contains antioxidant proven to protect skin, reduce UV damage, and many studies show that green tea reduces acne and can reduce excess sebum production.”
Source: Banish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~6.2–9.3%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.6–1.35%
Centella asiatica extractEffect: LowA 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.~0.15–0.6%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 more
May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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.~0.15–0.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~6.2–9.3%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.6–1.35%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract + 1 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~0.6–1.35%
Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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.~0.15–0.6%
Taraxacum officinale extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Mentha piperita oil + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Menthol—High~0.4–1%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Taraxacum officinale extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergenHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.8–4.1%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.8–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethyl sulfone~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Alcohol~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Mentha piperita oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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

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Menthol~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Arnica montana flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Carrageenan~0.2–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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.

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Equisetum arvense extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Geranium maculatum extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Taraxacum officinale extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethyl sulfone, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha piperita oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Menthol, Arnica montana flower extract, Carrageenan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Taraxacum officinale extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar ratsthieme-connect.com
  3. 3
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trialonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Modelmdpi.com
  6. 6
    Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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