Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingCENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT at ~0.65–0.95% + 3 more curated activesGood evidence
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT at ~0.65–0.95% + 3 more curated actives
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA 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~3.2–3.9%
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTRole: Under-dosedCan 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~0.4–0.6%
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACTRole: Key activeA 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.~0.65–0.95%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.25–0.45%
Irritancy14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~1–1.3%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA 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 propertiesHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Low~0.65–0.95%est.
Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA 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 productLow~0.5–0.8%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsLow~0.25–0.5%est.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.Low~0.3–0.55%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenLow~0.3–0.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationLow~0.25–0.45%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingLow~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic5 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
5 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~3.2–3.9%est.
Zea mays oilA 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 functionHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.9–2.3%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skinMed~0.25–0.45%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Med~0.25–0.45%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6–7.3%
Cyclomethicone~4.1–5%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
Octyldodecanol~2.2–2.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
Palmitic acid~1.6–1.9%
Talc~1.6–2%
Panax ginseng root extract~1–1.3%
Centella asiatica extract~0.65–0.95%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.45–0.65%
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.5–0.8%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.3–0.55%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Dioscorea villosa root extract~0.3–0.5%
Equisetum giganteum extract~0.25–0.5%
Kigelia africana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.2–0.4%
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.25–0.45%
Glycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Zea mays oil~0.2–0.4%
Vegetable oil~0.25–0.5%
Olus oil~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
Mannitol~0.25–0.4%
Arginine~0.2–0.4%
Stearyl stearate~0.25–0.5%
Stearic acid~0.35–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.5%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
Ozokerite~0.25–0.45%
Cera alba~0.3–0.6%
Beeswax~0.3–0.55%
Hydrogenated palm acid~0.25–0.45%
Cellulose~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%
Mica~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Ci 77891~0.15–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
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