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Erborian Skin Therapy
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It includes bamboo to moisturise and maintain skin hydration, antioxidant fermented yuzu to encourage a more even tone, and red pepper to improve the skin’s natural radiance.To tackle the signs of ageing, the skin oil uses white ginseng with wild yam, kigelia, horsetail and liquorice, while red ginseng with ophiopogon japonicas, polygonatum officinale and scrophularia nodosa help to improve firmness.
gluconolactone
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
zinc pca
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It includes bamboo to moisturise and maintain skin hydration, antioxidant fermented yuzu to encourage a more even tone, and red pepper to improve the skin’s natural radiance.To tackle the signs of ageing, the skin oil uses white ginseng with wild yam, kigelia, horsetail and liquorice, while red ginseng with ophiopogon japonicas, polygonatum officinale and scrophularia nodosa help to improve firmness.
gluconolactone
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It includes bamboo to moisturise and maintain skin hydration, antioxidant fermented yuzu to encourage a more even tone, and red pepper to improve the skin’s natural radiance.To tackle the signs of ageing, the skin oil uses white ginseng with wild yam, kigelia, horsetail and liquorice, while red ginseng with ophiopogon japonicas, polygonatum officinale and scrophularia nodosa help to improve firmness.
lactobacillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
zinc pca
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
arginine
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Exfoliation
gluconolactone
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-oxidation
gluconolactone
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
capsicum annuum fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
zinc pca
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus junos fruit extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
panax ginseng root extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.5%
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
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
gluconolactone
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
citrus junos fruit extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
panax ginseng root extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.5%
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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glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Arginine, Phyllostachys bambusoides extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus junos fruit extract, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Betaine, Zinc pca, Avena sativa kernel oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Centella asiatica extract, Glycine soja oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Equisetum giganteum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol
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