Effectiveness
77 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
hydroxyethyl urea | HIGH | ||
betaine | HIGH | ||
biosaccharide gum-1 | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil | ||
tocopheryl acetate | ||
chlorella vulgaris extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water\aqua\eau | Plain old water |
2 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 | peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin | |
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 | betaine | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
6 | sodium polyacrylate starch | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
7 | biosaccharide gum - 1 | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin |
8 | peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil | Helps oil and water mix together |
9 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
10 | 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. |
11 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
12 | 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 |
13 | laminaria digitata extract | Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment |
14 | punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract | |
15 | salicornia herbacea extract | |
16 | lavandula stoechas extract | |
17 | chlorella vulgaris extract | A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties |
18 | malachite extract | A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing |
19 | imperata cylindrica root extract | |
20 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
21 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
22 | diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate | Used to stabilize the product formulation |
23 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
24 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
25 | inulin | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking |
26 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
27 | sorbitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
28 | 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 |
29 | hydrogenated vegetable oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
30 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
31 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
32 | peg-7 glyceryl cocoate | |
33 | polyglyceryl-10 laurate | Helps water and oil mix together |
34 | hydroxyethyl urea | A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients |
35 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
36 | capryloyl glycine | |
37 | acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
38 | polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 | |
39 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
40 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
41 | t-butyl alcohol | Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating |
42 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
43 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
44 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
45 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
46 | hydroxycitronellal | A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating |
47 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
48 | alpha-isomethyl ionone | A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
49 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
50 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
51 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
52 | tetrasodium edta | Helps to stabilize the product formulation |
53 | disodium edta-copper | |
54 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
55 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
56 | blue 1 (ci 42090 | A colorant (dye) |
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