Effectiveness
78 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | HIGH | ||
diisostearyl malate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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diisostearyl malate | ||
pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate | ||
ricinus communis seed oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | diisostearyl malate | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin |
2 | hydrogenated polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
3 | vp/hexadecene copolymer | Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens |
4 | polyethylene | Used to thicken the product's texture |
5 | octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate | |
6 | pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
7 | ozokerite | Used to thicken the product consistency |
8 | ethylhexyl palmitate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture |
9 | ricinus communis (castor) seed oil | A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
10 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
11 | mangifera indica (mango) seed butter | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect |
12 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
13 | glycine soja (soybean) oil | A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
14 | capsicum frutescens fruit extract | Chilli pepper extract that is very likely to be irritating. Might be added to lip product to create a temporary burst of color. Is likely to have a negative effect on the skin and dry it out |
15 | zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil | An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity |
16 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
17 | tribehenin | Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
18 | hydrogenated castor oil | A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
19 | sorbitan isostearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
20 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
21 | diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate | Used to stabilize the product formulation |
22 | methyl nicotinate | Causes redness and irritation in skin. Is often added to lip roducts to create a temporary plumping effect. Is likely to have a negative effect on skin's barrier function |
23 | palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
24 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
25 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
26 | flavor (aroma | An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
27 | bht | A preservative |
28 | titanium dioxide (ci 77891 | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
29 | iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
30 | ci 77492 | A colorant. Usually well-tolerated |
31 | iron oxides | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
32 | ci 77499 | An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated |
33 | red 6 (ci 15850), red 7 (ci 15850 | A red colorant |
34 | blue 1 lake | |
35 | ci 42090 | A colorant (dye) |
36 | red 7 lake (ci 15850 | A red colorant |
37 | red 28 lake (ci 45410 | A red colorant |
38 | yellow 5 lake (ci 19140 | A yellow dye |