Effectiveness
67 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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petrolatum | HIGH | ||
paraffinum liquidum | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid |
MEDIUM
| ||
taurine |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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triethanolamine | ||
hordeum vulgare extract | ||
cucumis sativus fruit extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | clinique id dramatically different moisturizing lotion+: | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
3 | mineral oil\paraffinum liquidum\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 |
4 | 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 |
5 | petrolatum | One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss |
6 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
7 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
8 | sesamum indicum (sesame) oil | A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
9 | 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 |
10 | triethanolamine | Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell |
11 | hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge | A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten |
12 | cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract | Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect |
13 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
14 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake | Used to thicken the product consistency |
15 | propylene glycol dicaprate | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
16 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
17 | 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 |
18 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
19 | trisodium edta | Helps preserve product formulations |
20 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
21 | yellow 6 (ci 15985 | A colorant |
22 | yellow 5 (ci 19140 | A yellow dye |
23 | red 33 (ci 17200 | A red colorant |
24 | ) clinique id cartridge concentrate for pores & uneven texture: | The ingredient is not recognized |
25 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
26 | 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 |
27 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
28 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
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 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
31 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
32 | laminaria saccharina extract | A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations |
33 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
34 | 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 |
35 | dimethiconol | A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
36 | laureth-23 | Helps oil and water mix together |
37 | laureth-4 | Helps water and oil mix together |
38 | taurine | Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness |
39 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
40 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
41 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
42 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
43 | , ext. violet 2 ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
44 | ci 60730 | |
45 | blue 1 (ci 42090 | A colorant (dye) |
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