Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea + 9 moreWorks
“Formulated with 5 types of root extracts, this product not only nourishes and moisturizes skin for improved radiance, but also boasts anti-oxidizing properties.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Increases skin's antioxidation ability for anti-aging with Rhodiola Rosea Extract.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Ficus carica fruit extract + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract, imperata cylindrica root extract, punica granatum 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Panax ginseng root extract11%
- 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 extractPlatycodon grandiflorus root extract8.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Codonopsis lanceolata root extract8.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera root extract8.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctium lappa root extract8.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractButylene glycol~6.2–7.6%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~4–4.9%
1,2-hexanediol~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethyl urea~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaViscum album leaf extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Viscum album leaf extractImperata cylindrica root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPoria cocos extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAngelica gigas root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium meyenii root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sedum rosea root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.45–0.65%
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractMorus alba fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba nut extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinRosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIsopropyl myristate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Panax ginseng root extract, Platycodon grandiflorus root extract, Codonopsis lanceolata root extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Viscum album leaf extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Poria cocos extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Sedum rosea root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Rosa damascena flower oil, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Isopropyl myristate, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Caramel
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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.
| BlitheVital Treatment 5 Energy RootsYOUR PRODUCT | skintificCeramide Soothing Skin Barrier Toner | VT Cosmetics] PDRN Essence | cyklarCERAMIDE Milky Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | — | $9.90 | $25.42 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ceramide As |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Blithe - Vital Treatment 5 Energy Roots" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydroxyethyl urea 1.90% - 2.30%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.40% - 1.70% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 39.50A$ up to 152.28A$ in Australia, for 59.90CA$ in Canada and from 14.20$ up to 33.89$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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