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ETUDE - SoonJung Cica Calming Ampoule Essence

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Allantoin 1% - 1.6%Beta-glucan 0.01% - 0.05%

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Product summary

"ETUDE - SoonJung - Cica Calming Ampoule Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.30% - 0.75% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.50% - 3.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.60%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.60%, allantoin 1.00% - 1.60%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90%, panthenol 2.50% - 3.80% and glycerin 3.20% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Infused with Cica ingredients, includes Madecassoside and Panthenol to soothe and hydrate dry, stressed-out skin.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol

glycerin 3.2% - 4.8%

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

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. It is often unstable in formulations

Anti-aging

This product contains madecassoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

beta-glucan 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

tocopherol 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

allantoin 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

beta-glucan 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

1,2-hexanediol 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate 1.6% - 2.3%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

propanediol 4.6% - 6.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

glycerin 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Tocopherol, Beta-glucan

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Key ingredients	madecassoside panthenol +6 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +4 more Other: ceramide np polyglycerin-3 +3 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +4 more Other: ceramide np polyglycerin-3 +3 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +4 more Other: ceramide np polyglycerin-3 +3 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid pantolactone +2 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +1 more Other: madecassic acid asiatic acid +2 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +4 more Other: madecassic acid betaine +8 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +2 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +5 more Other: anhydroxylitol madecassic acid +11 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +19 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: madecassic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +10 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: bifida ferment lysate centella asiatica extract +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +3 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +4 more	linalool Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +13 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? benzyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +49 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more

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ETUDE - SoonJung Cica Calming Ampoule Essence

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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