PRODUCT REVIEW
Embryolisse Smooth-Active Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
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Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Embryolisse Smooth-Active Cream 40ml is a radiance care with licorice extract, anti-stress, anti-redness, anti-oxidant and anti-pollution, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.In a single step, it moisturizes, soothes, reduces redness, revives the radiance of the complexion and protects against daily aggressions, thanks to the licorice extract associated with the patagon root with anti-stress and anti-oxidant properties.Its lamellar texture limits the adhesion of pollution particles, the skin is thus protected from the effects of environmental stress.
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.15%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Smooth-Active Cream
glycerin
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
triethylhexanoin
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
coco-caprylate/caprate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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Evens skin tone
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Anti-oxidation
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
boerhavia diffusa root extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.15%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
isostearyl isostearate
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
isostearyl isostearate
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
glycine soja oil
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
glycerin
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
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
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Potential irritants
isostearyl isostearate
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
isostearyl isostearate
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
glycine soja oil
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
isostearyl isostearate
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Isostearyl isostearate, Pentylene glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose polystearate, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical application
- Effects of topical application of B‐Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid monotherapy and in combination with fractional CO2 laser treatment for benign hand hyperpigmentation treatment
- 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Glabridin Prevent Oxidative DNA Fragmentation in UVB-irradiated Human Keratinocyte Cultures
- Use of boerhavia diffusa extract for skin relief
- Plant-Derived Immunomodulators
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrol
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new hapten
- Vitamin E in dermatology