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MoisturizingGlycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 3 moreWorks
“Formulated with natural adaptogens, chamomile extract and aromatherapy oils, Equalizer hydrates just-cleansed skin, preparing it for moisturizer.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Panax ginseng root extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPanax ginseng root extract~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCentella asiatica extract~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractAngelica polymorpha sinensis root extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~1.2–1.9%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilButylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panax ginseng root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BioelementsEqualizerYOUR PRODUCT | OnomieRadical Setting Mist | NuFaceOptimizing Mist | ElizaveccaPeptide 3D Fix Elastic Bubble Facial Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $36.00 | $30.00−$6.00 | $14.75−$21.25 | $13.80−$22.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bioelements - Equalizer" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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