
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“oily and blemish prone skin”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
“lightweight gel-cream moisturizer hydrates skin”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, squalane.
This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ethyl linoleate, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
This product contains epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside. 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.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleateAn 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.
More about SqualaneMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineCan 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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidA plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractA likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractA synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Zea mays starch, Saccharide isomerate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethyl linoleate, 2,3-butanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Arginine, Glyceryl stearate se, Lauroyl lysine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Sodium phytate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cellulose gum, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Bioflavonoids, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Oleanolic acid, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Magnolol, Honokiol
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