Etude House Wonder Pore Balancing Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTrehalose, Cyclopentasiloxane + 4 moreGood evidence
“Wonder Pore Balancing Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": trehalose, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishGinkgo biloba leaf extractWeak evidence
“Manages sebum levels Helps to prevent formation of blackheads Moisturizes and refreshes skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extractModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha haplocalix extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneTrehalose~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseMentha haplocalix extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gentiana lutea root extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractAchillea millefolium extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerAcetic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trehalose, Mentha haplocalix extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Polysilicone-11, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acetic acid, Polysorbate 20, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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