Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin + 4 moreGood evidence
“Acne-prone skin needs a special moisturizer that balances skin while also leaving pores unclogged and free of sebum.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane.
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractWeak evidence
“Use this cream after applying acne treatments and it will help pimples and scars recover quicker.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“This travel-friendly, all-in-one cleansing stick easily washes away makeup & gently exfoliates skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Bambusa vulgaris extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–18%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about Cyclopentasiloxane1,2-hexanediol~2.4–3.6%
Methylpropanediol~2.6–3.9%
Alcohol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCyclohexasiloxane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePolysorbate 20~1.3–1.9%
Glycerin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLepidium meyenii root extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
More about 2-hydroxyethyl acrylateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerCarbomer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Parfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMaltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalvia officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Bambusa vulgaris extract, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Lepidium meyenii root extract, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Unknown, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis extract
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