Effectiveness
93 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
capryloyl salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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phytosphingosine | HIGH | ||
cetyl alcohol | HIGH | ||
glyceryl stearate se | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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behentrimonium methosulfate | ||
triacetin | ||
sodium lactate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua / water | Plain old water |
2 | urea | Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations |
3 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
4 | glyceryl stearate se | Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
5 | cetearyl, alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
6 | niacinamide | Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
7 | butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
8 | c12-13 alkyl lactate | |
9 | peg-100 stearate | Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
10 | 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 |
11 | behentrimonium methosulfate | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
13 | triacetin | Used to dissolve other ingredients |
14 | ceramide np | 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 |
15 | ceramide ap | 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 |
16 | ceramide eop | 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 |
17 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
18 | sodium lactate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
19 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
20 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
21 | sodium lauroyl lactylate | Helps water and oil mix together |
22 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
23 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
24 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
25 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
26 | capryloyl salicylic acid | |
27 | hydroxyacetophenone | Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
28 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
29 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
30 | phytosphingosine | A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect |
31 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
32 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |