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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
cu-clean-up-moisture-balancing-cream
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
ceramide 1
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ceramide 3
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
oligopeptide-1
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
serine
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
niacinamide
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Anti-oxidation
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
spinacia oleracea leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
laureth-23
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
laureth-23
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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All ingredients
polyglutamic acid
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Polyglutamic acid, Methionine, Serine, Histidine, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glyceryl glucoside, Viscum album extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Ppg-14 diglyceryl ether, Soy isoflavones, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Corthellus shiitake extract, Glycine max seed extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Zea mays kernel extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Asparagus officinalis stem extract, Egg yolk extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Oligopeptide-1, Punica granatum seed oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Allantoin, Sodium anisate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 ii, Ceramide 1, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Methionine
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