PRODUCT REVIEW
belif Hungarian Water Essence
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What it is formulated to do Hungarian Water Essence recharges skin's lost hydration back in an instant.
glycerin
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
centella asiatica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
centella asiatica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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.
Anti-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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.
alchemilla vulgaris extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
portulaca oleracea extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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.
cyclopentasiloxane
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia extract
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
6.5% -
9.7%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
glycerin
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Rose extract, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Stellaria media extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Sclerotium gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Effect of herbal mixture composed of Alchemilla vulgaris and Mimosa on wound healing process.
- Portulaca oleracea (purslane)
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics