PRODUCT REVIEW

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%Allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Benton - Cica Gel Sunscreen" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, betaine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and saccharide isomerate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, vitis vinifera seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate and glycine soja seed extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.30% - 0.50%, madecassic acid 0.30% - 0.50% and asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin, vitamin e, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Benton" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 22.80$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Plant-based skin-soothers like cica and panthenol keep flare-ups at bay, while hyaluronic acid delivers a moisture boost.

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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: betaine, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol

betaine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

hyaluronic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

madecassic acid 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica leaf extract. These ingredients 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.

asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

glycine soja seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycine soja seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, 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.

allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.4% - 4.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.2% - 5.1%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

dibutyl adipate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl triazone, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Caprylyl methicone, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Coco-caprylate/caprate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Saccharide isomerate, Pentylene glycol, Panthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Decyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Betaine, Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated poly(c6-20 olefin), Glycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Butylene glycol, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Unknown, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycine soja seed extract, Sorbitan oleate, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol, Althaea rosea flower extract, Allantoin, Ectoin, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Asiatic acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Fructan, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Acetyl glucosamine, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	41%	41%	41%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%
Key ingredients	madecassic acid ceramide np +23 more	Common: madecassic acid ceramide np +10 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +4 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +4 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: madecassic acid panthenol +9 more Other: madecassoside colloidal oatmeal +6 more	Common: madecassic acid panthenol +11 more Other: madecassoside palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +6 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +6 more Other: madecassoside urea +2 more	Common: madecassic acid panthenol +6 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +3 more	Common: madecassic acid panthenol +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +1 more	Common: madecassic acid panthenol +8 more Other: madecassoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +7 more Other: ceramide ns phytosphingosine +18 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +17 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +68 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen

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Works for

Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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