PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Engineered to boost radiance and camouflage fine lines, the CC Crème and Red Pepper Mask work together to energise your complexion.
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Moisturizing
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
methicone
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
glycerin
2.1% -
2.5%
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-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
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.
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
titanium dioxide
9% -
11%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
ethylhexyl salicylate
6% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Zinc oxide, Water, Cyclomethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Magnesium sulfate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Centella asiatica extract, Mel, Honey extract, Talc, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Butylene glycol, Mica, Aluminum hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Polyester-1, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Methicone, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Sorbitan olivate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Avena sativa kernel oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Bacillus ferment, Escin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Butylene glycol, Silica, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Propylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 77499, Iron oxides
Sources
- A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol