SoonJung Cica Balm-Panthensoside 5 ETUDE HOUSE

Name: ETUDE HOUSE - SoonJung Cica Balm-Panthensoside 5
Brand: ETUDE HOUSE

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Key promises

Moisturizing

Effectiveness

92 /100

Irritancy

LOW

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
diisostearyl malate	HIGH
madecassoside	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	water	Plain old water
2	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
3	panthenol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
4	squalane	An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
5	cetearyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
6	madecassoside	An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating
7	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
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	hydrogenated lecithin	Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
10	glyceryl stearate	An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
11	diisostearyl malate	Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
12	cetearyl glucoside	Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
13	stearic acid	Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
14	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer	Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
15	tromethamine	Helps adjust pH in products
16	polyglyceryl-10 stearate	Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
17	polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate	Helps water and oil mix together
18	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer	A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
19	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
20	1,2-hexanediol	A preservative

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Scientific Sources

Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation

SoonJung Cica Balm-Panthensoside 5 ETUDE HOUSE

Key promises

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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