Effectiveness
32 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycerin | HIGH | ||
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid | HIGH | ||
algae extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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algae extract |
LOW
| ||
camellia sinensis leaf extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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alcohol | ||
chlorphenesin | ||
disodium edta |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | 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 |
4 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
5 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
6 | betaine | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
7 | xylitylglucoside | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function |
8 | anhydroxylitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function |
9 | xylitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function |
10 | hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
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 japonica extract | Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties |
13 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
14 | hydroxyethylcellulose | Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
15 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
16 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
17 | peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil | Helps oil and water mix together |
18 | glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract | A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
19 | zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract | A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking |
20 | schizandra chinensis fruit extract | A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin |
21 | coptis japonica root extract | |
22 | camellia sinensis leaf extract | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
23 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
24 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
25 | dipotassium glycyrrhizate | A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening |
26 | hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
27 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
28 | arginine | An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
29 | citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract | |
30 | acorus calamus root extract | |
31 | perilla ocymoides leaf extract | A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating |
32 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
33 | cyclohexasiloxane | A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
34 | peg-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer | |
35 | pelargonium graveolens flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |