Effectiveness
43 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
vinyl dimethicone | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
dimethicone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
| ||
camellia sinensis leaf extract |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
sodium citrate | ||
citrus junos fruit extract | ||
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water | Plain old water |
2 | cyclomethicone | A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer |
3 | 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 |
4 | nylon-12 | Used to create a nice product consistency |
5 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
6 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
7 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
8 | 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 |
9 | peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone | A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture |
10 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
11 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | citrus junos fruit extract | Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
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 | 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. |
15 | 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 |
16 | 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 |
17 | 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 |
18 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
19 | prunus mume fruit extract | A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking |
20 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
21 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
22 | honey extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
23 | 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 |
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 | olus oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
26 | vegetable oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
27 | glycine soja (soybean) oil | A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
28 | 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 |
29 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
30 | mannitol | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
31 | 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. |
32 | cellulose | Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products. |
33 | hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
34 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
35 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
36 | vinyl dimethicone | A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin |
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