Effectiveness
28 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycine soja oil | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
rosa canina fruit oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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cocoglycerides | ||
rosa canina fruit oil | ||
alcohol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | cocoglycerides | Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin |
3 | propylheptyl caprylate | |
4 | 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 |
5 | 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 |
6 | methyl methacrylate crosspolymer | Helps thicken the product consistency |
7 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
8 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
9 | rosa canina 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 |
10 | potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein | |
11 | sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
12 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
13 | paraffinum liquidum/mineral oil/huile minrale | One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function |
14 | diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate | Used to stabilize the product formulation |
15 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
16 | parfum/fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
17 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
18 | methylparaben | A preservative |
19 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
20 | rosa damascena leaf cell extract | |
21 | tetrasodium edta | Helps to stabilize the product formulation |
22 | onopordum acanthium (flower/leaf/stem) extract | |
23 | hibiscus abelmoschus extract | |
24 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
25 | 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 |
26 | ethylparaben | A preservative |
27 | tamarindus indica extract | A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking |
28 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
29 | 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 |
30 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
31 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
32 | nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf extract | |
33 | eugenol | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
34 | disodium phosphate | Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation |
35 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
36 | ci 17200/red 33 | A red colorant |
37 | rosa hybrid flower extract | |
38 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
39 | glycine soja (soybean) oil | A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
40 | . (t0303a2) | The ingredient is not recognized |