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Anti-blemishZinc pca, Kaolin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Benefits . . Reduces blemishes .”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Vegetable oil + 10 moreWorks
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, zinc pca.
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinOlus oil~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBentonite~0.55–0.85%
Cetyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCeteth-20 phosphate~0.5–0.8%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCi 77891~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDicetyl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Commiphora myrrha oil~0.25–0.45%
Santalum album oil~0.25–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPetroselinum crispum seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc pca~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSilica~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bentonite, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteth-20 phosphate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Benzyl alcohol, Dicetyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Caprylyl glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Dehydroacetic acid, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Sodium hydroxide, Commiphora myrrha oil, Santalum album oil, Sodium phytate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Petroselinum crispum seed oil, Zinc pca, Silica, Limonene, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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