Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
urea |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
urea | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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camellia oleifera leaf extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
hexyl laurate | ||
c12-20 acid peg-8 ester |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | c12-15 alkyl benzoate | Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
4 | 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 |
5 | hexyl laurate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
6 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
7 | 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 |
8 | c12-20 acid peg-8 ester | Helps oil and water mix together |
9 | sorbitan stearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
10 | sorbitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
11 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
12 | peg-100 stearate | Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
13 | cetyl ricinoleate | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
14 | 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 |
15 | 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 |
16 | camellia oleifera (green tea) extract | A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics |
17 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
18 | magnesium aluminum silicate | Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation |
19 | methylparaben | A preservative |
20 | propylparaben | A preservative |
21 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
22 | chondrus crispus extract | Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency |
23 | 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 |
24 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
25 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
26 | quartz | A mineral. It does not have any confirmed benefit for the skin |
27 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
28 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
29 | sodium dehydroacetate | A preservative |
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