Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 16 moreWorks well
“Five types of hyaluronic acid and botanical ingredients in the mix provide hydrating and soothing care.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: cholesterol, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This Oil Control Capsule Essence helps to reduce excessive sebum production and blackhead.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia japonica flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Oenothera biennis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
1,2-hexanediol~7.9–9.6%
Camellia japonica flower extract~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractTremella fuciformis extract~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractOenothera biennis flower extract~2.4–2.9%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansRaspberry ketone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneSaccharide isomerate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCeramide np~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPolyquaternium-51~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBenzyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolDipropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.25%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia japonica flower extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Raspberry ketone, Saccharide isomerate, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Polyquaternium-51, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated lecithin, Stearic acid, Benzyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenethyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| celimaxOil Control Capsule EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | The SaemNatural Daily Skin Barrier Toner | NERISHSoy Ceramide Barrier Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $20.70 | $6.96−$13.74 | $25.86+$5.16 | $21.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 9 of 11 | 9 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Ns | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"celimax - Oil Control Capsule Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.45% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.10% - 1.30%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 0.40% - 0.60%, hyaluronic acid 0.60% - 0.85%, glycerin 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.70%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.80% and saccharide isomerate 0.35% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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