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Ginseng Infusion Total Eye ERBORIAN

ERBORIAN - Ginseng Infusion Total Eye
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

67 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Out of stock 2/7/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"This antioxidant-packed serum boosts hydration, improves firmness, and reduces and combats signs of premature aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation."
From: Soko Glam

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
zea mays oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
beeswax
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
cyclomethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This antioxidant-packed serum boosts hydration, improves firmness, and reduces and combats signs of premature aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation."
From: Soko Glam

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
centella asiatica extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This antioxidant-packed serum boosts hydration, improves firmness, and reduces and combats signs of premature aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation."
From: Soko Glam

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
centella asiatica extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
panax ginseng root extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
centella asiatica extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water Plain old water
2 butylene glycol 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
3 cyclomethicone A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
4 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
5 octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
6 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
7 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
8 talc Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
9 panax ginseng root extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
10 centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
11 scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
12 polygonum cuspidatum root extract A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
13 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
14 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
15 rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
16 saccharomyces cerevisiae extract A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
17 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
18 dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
19 equisetum giganteum extract
20 kigelia africana fruit extract
21 prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
22 hydrogenated vegetable oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
23 glycine soja (soybean) oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
24 sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
25 zea mays (corn) oil A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
26 vegetable oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
27 olus oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
28 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
29 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
30 tocopheryl acetate 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.
31 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
32 mannitol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
33 arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
34 stearyl stearate
35 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
36 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
37 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
38 ozokerite Used to thicken the product consistency
39 cera alba Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
40 beeswax Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
41 hydrogenated palm acid
42 cellulose Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
43 hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
44 ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
45 mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
46 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
47 t-butyl alcohol Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
48 ci 77891/titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
49 ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
50 iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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Scientific Sources

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  • Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
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  • Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
  • Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
  • Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
  • Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
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