Effectiveness
77 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
dimethiconol | HIGH | ||
isododecane | HIGH | ||
laminaria saccharina extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
polygonum cuspidatum root extract | ||
cucumis sativus fruit extract | ||
hordeum vulgare extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | clinique id dramatically different oil-control gel: | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
3 | 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 |
4 | isododecane | An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture |
5 | 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 |
6 | bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane | A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture |
7 | 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 |
8 | 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 |
9 | polygonum cuspidatum root extract | A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product |
10 | saccharomyces lysate extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect |
11 | 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 |
12 | hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge | A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten |
13 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake | Used to thicken the product consistency |
14 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
15 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to 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 | tocopheryl acetate | 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. |
18 | polysilicone-11 | A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel |
19 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
20 | propylene glycol dicaprate | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
21 | oleth-10 | Helps oil and water mix together |
22 | lactobacillus ferment | A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
23 | laureth-23 | Helps oil and water mix together |
24 | laureth-4 | Helps water and oil mix together |
25 | ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer | Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions |
26 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
27 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
28 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
29 | tromethamine | Helps adjust pH in products |
30 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
31 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
32 | yellow 5 (ci 19140 | A yellow dye |
33 | red 4 (ci 14700 | A colorant |
34 | yellow 6 (ci 15985 | A colorant |
35 | ) clinique id cartridge concentrate for pores & uneven texture: | The ingredient is not recognized |
36 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
37 | 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 |
38 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
39 | 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 |
40 | 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) |
41 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
42 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
43 | 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 |
44 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
45 | 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 |
46 | 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 |
47 | laureth-23 | Helps oil and water mix together |
48 | laureth-4 | Helps water and oil mix together |
49 | 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 |
50 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
51 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
52 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
53 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
54 | , ext. violet 2 ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
55 | ci 60730 | |
56 | blue 1 (ci 42090 | A colorant (dye) |
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