Effectiveness
62 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactobacillus ferment | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
polyglyceryl-10 oleate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid |
MEDIUM
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid | HIGH | ||
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid | ||
microcitrus australasica fruit extract | ||
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water/aqua/eau | Plain old water |
2 | 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid | A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products |
3 | 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 |
4 | microcitrus australasica fruit extract | Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
5 | citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil | A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
6 | haematococcus pluvialis extract | Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin |
7 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract | |
8 | citrus sinensis (orange) peel extract | |
9 | 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 |
10 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed extract | Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
11 | epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract | A plant extract that might contain antioxidants |
12 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
13 | lactobacillus ferment | A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
14 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
15 | polyglyceryl-10 oleate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
16 | acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
17 | hydroxyacetophenone | Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
18 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
19 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
20 | polyglyceryl-10 laurate | Helps water and oil mix together |
21 | polyglyceryl-10 stearate | Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin |
22 | 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 |
23 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
24 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
25 | 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. |
26 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
27 | lysolecithin | Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
28 | potassium hydroxide | Used to adjust the pH level of products |
29 | sodium metabisulfite | A preservative |