FaceTory

FaceTory Artemisia Balancing Light Crème

Name: FaceTory - Artemisia Balancing Light Crème
Brand: FaceTory

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Anti-blemish

Niacinamide

Works well

What the product description says

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~3.1–3.8%

Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 18 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Artemisia Balancing Light Crème”

From product name

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, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~6.2–7.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–4.8%

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~1.6–1.9%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.4%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1–1.3%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.8–1.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.8–1.2%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.7–1.05%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.55–0.85%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.55–0.85%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.55–0.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~7.9–9.7%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.3–2.8%

Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~2–2.4%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–1.8%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.8–1.2%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.7–1.05%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.85%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.95–1.15%

Exfoliation

Side benefit · Hydroxyethyl urea

Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.8–1.2%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 more

Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~3.1–3.8%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.55–0.85%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.4%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia japonica flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower 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.

Camellia japonica flower extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.3–0.5%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.55–0.85%

Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.5–0.75%

Origanum vulgare leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants~0.25–0.5%

Lonicera japonica flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Boswellia serrata resin extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.95%est.

Boswellia serrata resin extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.55–0.8%est.

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA 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 irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.45–0.7%est.

Chrysanthemum parthenium extractCould have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smellHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Bellis perennis flower extractA plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

Origanum vulgare leaf extractA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritantsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.2–7.6%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.3%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.6–0.85%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.85%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.2–1.4%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.8–1.2%est.

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Artemisia capillaris extract50%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~7.9–9.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~3.9–4.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Niacinamide~3.1–3.8%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Hydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cyclopentasiloxane~1.6–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Squalane~1–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Hydroxyethyl urea~0.8–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Cetearyl olivate~0.75–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Palmitic acid~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Stearic acid~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Dimethicone~0.7–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.6–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Carbomer~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Arginine~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An 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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Xanthan gum~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Adenosine~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Boswellia serrata resin extract~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Glucose~0.55–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A 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

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Chrysanthemum parthenium extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell

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Lippia citriodora leaf extract~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Bellis perennis flower extract~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Urtica dioica extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

More about Lonicera japonica flower extract

Camellia japonica flower extract~0.3–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Camellia japonica flower extract

Myristic acid~0.25–0.5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Ingredient list view

Artemisia capillaris extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated polydecene, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl urea, Cetearyl olivate, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Carbomer, Cetearyl glucoside, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Glucose, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Lippia citriodora leaf extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Myristic acid

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Product summary

"FaceTory - Artemisia Balancing Light Crème" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.10% - 3.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.55% - 0.85%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (arginine 0.55% - 0.85%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.80% - 1.20% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.