PRODUCT REVIEW
Etude House Correct & Care CC Cream Glow 30 SPF
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This multi-tasking formula hydrates, primes, conceals, treats and protects the skin for a healthier complexion.
glycerin
2.2% -
2.7%
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
dimethicone
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
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Anti-aging
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
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
Evens skin tone
arbutin
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
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
Anti-oxidation
arbutin
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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cyclopentasiloxane
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
dimethicone
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Zinc oxide, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Caprylyl methicone, Arbutin, Sodium chloride, Disteardimonium hectorite, Mannitol, Mica, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl laurate, Ozokerite, Diisostearyl malate, Aluminum hydroxide, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan isostearate, Stearic acid, Propylene carbonate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Methicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Shellac, Maltodextrin, Cistus incanus extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Biotin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Water, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Titanium dioxide, Caprylyl methicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Methyl hydrogenated rosinate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Zinc oxide, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Arbutin, Mica, Sodium chloride, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Hexyl laurate, Ozokerite, Sorbitan isostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Propylene carbonate, Hydrogen dimethicone, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Polyester-1, Silica dimethyl silylate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Biotin, Maltodextrin, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium potassium aluminum silicate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Ci 77491, Ci 77492
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- 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
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Delivery
- Arbutin - Commentaty
- TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMA
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol