Effectiveness
79 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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proline | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
peg-10 dimethicone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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myristyl myristate | ||
cetyl phosphate | ||
rosmarinus officinalis extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
2 | dimethicone | 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 |
3 | butylene glycol | 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 |
4 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
5 | ethylhexyl palmitate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture |
6 | caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | aleurites moluccana (kukui) seed oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 | myristyl myristate | An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic |
9 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
10 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
11 | cetyl phosphate | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether | |
13 | coriandrum sativum (coriander) seed oil | |
14 | rosmarinus officinalis | |
15 | rosemary | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
16 | rosa canina (rose) fruit oil | A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
17 | , elettaria cardamomum (cardamom), lavandula angustifolia (lavender), jasminum of | The ingredient is not recognized |
18 | ficin | |
19 | ale (jasmine), | The ingredient is not recognized |
20 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
21 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
22 | linoleic acid | An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores |
23 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
24 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
25 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
26 | peg-10 dimethicone | A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss |
27 | myristyl laurate | |
28 | phytantriol | |
29 | acrylates copolymer | Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency |
30 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
31 | sodium acrylates/acrylonitrogens copolymer | |
32 | phytosphingosine | A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect |
33 | propylene glycol stearate | |
34 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
35 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
36 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
37 | sorbitan laurate | Helps water and oil mix together |
38 | myristyl alcohol | Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating |
39 | propylene glycol laurate | |
40 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
41 | glycine | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function |
42 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
43 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
44 | hydroxyproline | Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking |
45 | proline | |
46 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
47 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
48 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
49 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |