Dr. Bailey Skin Care

Dr. Bailey Skin Care Green Tea Antioxidant Skin Therapy

Name: Dr. Bailey Skin Care - Green Tea Antioxidant Skin Therapy
Brand: Dr. Bailey Skin Care

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Resveratrol

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Advanced Anti-Aging: Fights free radicals caused by UV exposure to target the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and "crepey" skin texture.”

Source: Dr. Bailey Skin Care

This product contains resveratrol. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.4–0.65%

Moisturizing

Cyclomethicone, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 12 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“While it feels as light and breathable as a serum, this moisturizing green tea face cream provides the deep antioxidant saturation your skin needs to stay resilient, clear, and bright.”

Source: Dr. Bailey Skin Care

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~4.6–5.6%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.5%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1–1.3%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~6.7–8.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.6–0.9%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.65–1%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.8–2.2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%

Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.6%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.7–2%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~2.6–3.1%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3–3.7%

Myristyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating~0.65–1%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.3–0.55%

Anti-blemish

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Fight inflammation, acne, crepey skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and even skin cancer.”

Source: Dr. Bailey Skin Care

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.15–0.25%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Resveratrol, Caffeine + 3 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.4–0.65%

CaffeineEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~2–2.4%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.15–0.25%

BisabololEffect: Low, below effective doseAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~2–2.4%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneMedium~0.4–0.65%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Squalane~6.7–8.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Cyclomethicone~4.6–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Glyceryl stearate~3–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~2.6–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Caffeine~2–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Palmitic acid~1.8–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~1.7–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lecithin~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lauryl alcohol~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Myristyl alcohol~0.65–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Cetyl alcohol~0.65–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Camellia sinensis polyphenols~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Resveratrol~0.4–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Bisabolol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Polysorbate 20~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Caffeine, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Lauryl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Camellia sinensis polyphenols, Resveratrol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Bisabolol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium edta