Judging from the ingredient list, "Dr. G - R. E. D Blemish Clear Soothing Emulsion 1" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vinyl dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.10%, madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.20% and madecassoside 0.15% - 0.25% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, centella asiatica extract and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This emulsion delivers deep hydration for skin with 3 layers of Hyaluronic Acid.

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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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

squalane 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.

madecassoside 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Anti-oxidation

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

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Emulsion 1

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

allantoin 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

achillea millefolium flower extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Its main fragrant compound is linalool

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.1% - 3.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.1% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

propanediol 3.9% - 4.7%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, C14-22 alcohols, 1,2-hexanediol, Vinyl dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Artemisia scoparia extract, Allantoin, Ilex aquifolium leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucose, Eryngium maritimum extract, Achillea millefolium flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +16 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +16 more Other:	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax glycine soja oil +2 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: beta-glucan squalene	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more Other: centella asiatica leaf extract melia azadirachta leaf extract	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	achillea millefolium flower extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	achillea millefolium flower extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	lauric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +14 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Emulsion 1

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