PRODUCT REVIEW
EmerginC Protocell Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Cream
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This nutrient-intensive moisturizer contains a clinically-studied, proprietary apple stem cell complex designed to actively combat the signs of aging skin, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
anhydroxylitol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
dimethicone
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
2.1% -
3.2%
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This nutrient-intensive moisturizer contains a clinically-studied, proprietary apple stem cell complex designed to actively combat the signs of aging skin, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
panthenol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Water, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Opuntia streptacantha leaf extract, Olive glycerides, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glycosaminoglycans, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Dimethicone, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Carbomer, Sodium phytate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics