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Beauty Pie JAPANFUSION DEEP-TREATMENT SERUM
Beauty Pie

Beauty Pie JAPANFUSION DEEP-TREATMENT SERUM

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“‎ + Infused with deep-hydrating ingredients for natural plumping ‎ + Skin soothing, smoothing and skin-softening ‎ + Excellent for protecting sensitive skin ‎ + A fantastic re-energizing moisturizer for sun-damaged skin”
Source: Beauty Pie

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: squalane, cyclopentasiloxane.

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.9–8.4%
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~2.1–2.6%
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.~0.6–0.9%
Hydrolyzed vitis labrusca skin extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn extract from grape skin. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.25–0.45%
Schizosaccharomyces pombe extractKey activeEffect: HighA yeast extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
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~4.3–5.3%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~3.3–4%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.8–2.2%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus jabara peel extract, Parfum + 1 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
Citrus jabara peel extractA plant extract. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.3–4%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Aminomethyl propanediolHelps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredientsMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Polyvinyl alcoholHelps improve the product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Hydrolyzed vitis labrusca skin extractAn extract from grape skin. Might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.25–0.45%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
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.3–0.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.9–8.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Butylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.3–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dipropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~2.1–2.6%
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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Pentylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polymethyl methacrylate~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Polysorbate 60~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Squalane~0.6–0.9%
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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
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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Aminomethyl propanediol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredients

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Algin~0.3–0.6%
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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Polyvinyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Citrus jabara peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract. Used as a fragrance

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Parfum~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrolyzed vitis labrusca skin extract~0.25–0.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An extract from grape skin. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
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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Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Schizosaccharomyces pombe extract~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A yeast extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pentasodium pentetate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Algin, Polyvinyl alcohol, Citrus jabara peel extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed vitis labrusca skin extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Schizosaccharomyces pombe extract, Pentasodium pentetate, Hexyl cinnamal

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final amended report on safety assessment on aminomethyl propanol and aminomethyl propanediolncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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