Effectiveness
41 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycerin | HIGH | ||
prunus armeniaca kernel oil | HIGH | ||
rosa canina fruit oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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linoleic acid |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactic acid |
MEDIUM
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate | ||
benzyl alcohol | ||
carrageenan |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (water), prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit 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 | polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
4 | linoleic acid | An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores |
5 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
6 | carrageenan | Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
7 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
8 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
9 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
10 | prunus armeniaca kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
11 | rosa canina fruit oil | A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
12 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
13 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
14 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
15 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
16 | linolenic acid | An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation |
17 | tocopherol | 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 |
18 | lactic acid | 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 microbiom) |
19 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |