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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Minimizes and tightens pores 78% Houttuynia Cordata Extract manages sebum and calms skin Improves skin elasticity and firmness
sh-oligopeptide-2
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
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. 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.
sh-polypeptide-1
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
soluble collagen
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
sh-oligopeptide-2
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
sh-polypeptide-1
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
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. 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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
By Ecom Heartleaf Ampoule helps to effectively soothe skin and purify pores.
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
eclipta prostrata leaf extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
eclipta prostrata leaf extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
butylene glycol
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Methylpropanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Pteris multifida extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Panax ginseng berry extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Salix alba bark extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sh-polypeptide-19, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Water, Carbomer, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-glucan, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Alcohol, Lecithin, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium phosphate, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-1, Oleanolic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol
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