Effectiveness
76 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinol | HIGH | ||
ascorbic acid | HIGH | ||
niacinamide | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
niacinamide | HIGH | ||
retinol | HIGH | ||
ascorbic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
sodium ascorbyl phosphate | HIGH | ||
niacinamide | HIGH | ||
retinol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
niacinamide | HIGH | ||
hyaluronic acid | HIGH | ||
rosa canina seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
ascorbic acid | HIGH | ||
retinol | HIGH | ||
sodium ascorbyl phosphate |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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sodium ascorbyl phosphate | ||
ascorbic acid | ||
cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | herbal infusion, | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | aloe barbadensis leaf | |
3 | sodium ascorbyl phosphate | A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C |
4 | vitamin c | One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
5 | methylsulfonylmethane (msm | |
6 | cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide | |
7 | hyaluronic acid | 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 |
8 | niacinamide | Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
9 | retinol | Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating |
10 | olive oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
11 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
12 | capryloyl salicylic acid | |
13 | rosa canina | |
14 | rosehip seed oil | A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes |
15 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
16 | , (2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, | The ingredient is not recognized |
17 | melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree essential oil) | An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
18 | , lavandula augustifolia ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
19 | lavender essential oil | A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating |
20 | ylang ylang essential oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |
21 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
22 | ethyl hexyl glycerin | A preservative |