Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Lactic acid + 6 moreWorks well
“Moisturizing, Nourishing, and Balancing.”
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:
algae extract, lactic 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: algae extract, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acid, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Algae extractMay help
This product contains lactic acid. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polysorbate 20~4.7–7.1%
Lactic acid~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSalvia officinalis leaf extract~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractArnica montana flower extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractBetula alba leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Symphytum officinale leaf extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractSambucus nigra flower extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractRubus villosus fruit extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum hyemale extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedera helix extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractAlgae extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractPanthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePullulan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractSodium pca~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolAminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Allantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polysorbate 20, Lactic acid, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Rubus villosus fruit extract, Equisetum hyemale extract, Hedera helix extract, Algae extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pullulan, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Sodium pca, Butylene glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Tetrasodium edta, Allantoin, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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| eb5Unscented eb5 AntiYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossAdvanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum Packette | NIP+FABVitamin C Tonic | Dope Skin CoAHA/BHA Exfoliating Tonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $67.15 | $6.45 | $33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin C | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"eb5 - Unscented eb5 Anti" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 3.40% - 5.10%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.40% - 0.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.40% - 0.90%, algae extract 0.45% - 1.05% and lactic acid 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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