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be the skin Botanical Nutrition Power Serum

Name: be the skin - Botanical Nutrition Power Serum
Brand: be the skin

Efficacy31/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Dimethicone + 14 more

Works

What the product description says

“Brand from South Korea be the skin. Benefits A serum made for excessively dry skin with Hyaluronic acid, Amino acids, and other active ingredients to moisturize dull skin and fortify the skin barrier.”

Source: Yesstyle

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, glycerin.

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, dimethicone.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.9–6%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~3.1–3.8%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.4–2.9%

Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.3%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~1.4–1.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.2–0.4%

Royal jelly extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products~0.2–0.4%

Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~4–4.9%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.2–1.4%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.6%

Scutellaria baicalensis root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~0.3–0.55%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.25–0.5%

Evens skin tone

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

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What the product description says

“Formulation of Botanical herbs (Gigawhite TM) can brighten your skin tone and help with signs of aging skin.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.35–0.6%

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Contains Licorice and Papaya extracts which have natural exfoliant and skin-refining properties. How to use 1.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Formulation of Botanical herbs (Gigawhite TM) can brighten your skin tone and help with signs of aging skin.”

Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.55–0.8%est.

Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.45–0.65%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~0.25–0.45%est.

Hedera helix extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Perilla ocymoides seed extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractPlant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.1%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.4–1.7%est.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.65–1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.9–6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~4–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 glycol

Dimethicone~3.1–3.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Squalane~2.4–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.9–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Laurus nobilis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.4–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Propylene glycol~1.2–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Algin~0.65–1%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extract

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Peg-60

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Hydrogenated castor oil stearate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sucrose cocoate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.45%

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

More about Arnica montana flower extract

Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Hedera helix extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Parietaria officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Portulaca oleracea extract

Perilla ocymoides seed extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Perilla ocymoides seed extract

Honey extract~0.2–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Royal jelly extract~0.2–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

More about Royal jelly extract

Artemisia umbelliformis extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Buddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Buddleja davidii extract

Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isohexadecane~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Arginine~0.2–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

More about Arginine

Carbomer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

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 copolymer

1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin

Citric acid~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate

Parfum~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum

Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene

Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool

Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol

Citral~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral

Citronellol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol

Isoeugenol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

More about Isoeugenol

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Algin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil stearate, Sucrose cocoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Arnica montana flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hedera helix extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Perilla ocymoides seed extract, Honey extract, Royal jelly extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Isoeugenol

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Product summary

"be the skin - Botanical Nutrition Power Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.55%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 1.40% - 1.70% and glycerin 4.90% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.