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Filorga NCEF-Essence
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Filorga NCEF-Essence

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Anti-aging
Aspartic acid, Serine + 10 more
May help
What the product description says
“This essence is also formulated using NCTF, a polyrevitalising complex that is medically derived and works by regenerating skin for a radiant and youthful complexion.”
Source: Mankind

This product contains aspartic acid, folic acid, retinyl acetate, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.

Aspartic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%
SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%
ThreonineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%
Retinyl acetateKey activeEffect: Medium~0.2–0.4%
Folic acidKey activeEffect: MediumCan help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin~0.15–0.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~0.3–0.6%
Aminobutyric acidEffect: LowHas been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing~0.25–0.5%
HydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.25–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.25–0.5%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs 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~0.2–0.35%
NiacinUnder-dosedA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect~0.2–0.35%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Capryloyl glycine + 29 more
Works
What the product description says
“It uses water sensors as well as AQUA-MX technology to provide instant and long-lasting hydration in just half an hour.”
Source: Mankind

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: alanine, aminobutyric acid.

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, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.

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~4.8–5.8%
Capryloyl glycineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3.8–4.6%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.3–0.6%
HydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: HighIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.25–0.45%
IsoleucineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function~0.25–0.45%
Lysine hclKey activeEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Aminobutyric acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHas been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing~0.25–0.5%
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~0.25–0.45%
Aspartic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%
CyanocobalaminKey activeEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%
Glutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
GlutathioneKey activeEffect: HighA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
HistidineKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
OrnithineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
ThreonineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.5%
TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
AlanineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.25–0.45%
GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.25–0.4%
ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~0.25–0.5%
InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.2–0.4%
Calcium pantothenateKey activeEffect: HighHelps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity~0.15–0.3%
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~3.9–4.8%
Caesalpinia spinosa gum· EmollientEffect: Low~0.45–0.7%
Coenzyme aEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product~0.25–0.45%
BiotinEffect: LowMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect~0.15–0.3%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%
NiacinUnder-dosedA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect~0.2–0.35%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs 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~0.2–0.35%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Glutathione, Salvia sclarea extract + 5 more
Works well

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

GlutathioneKey activeEffect: HighA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Salvia sclarea extractEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.3–0.55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~0.3–0.6%
TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.25–0.5%
Pyridoxine hclEffect: LowMight help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.2%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.25–0.5%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.25–0.5%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Glutathione, Alanine + 4 more
Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine.

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.

GlutathioneKey activeEffect: HighA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
AlanineEffect: LowAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.25–0.45%
TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.25–0.5%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~0.25–0.5%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs 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~0.2–0.35%
NiacinUnder-dosedA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia sclarea extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Retinyl acetate—High~0.2–0.4%est.
NiacinA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–2.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Cetrimonium bromideHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa gum—Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Medium~0.6–0.9%est.
Glyceryl linoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateUsed to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHelps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV lightMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Tributyl citrateHelps improve the product textureMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
GlutathioneA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
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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Butylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
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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Capryloyl glycine~3.8–4.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium polyacrylate starch~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexyl salicylate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sucrose palmitate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products

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Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

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Salvia sclarea extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl linoleate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Glucose~0.25–0.4%
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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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Alteromonas ferment filtrate~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Buteth-3~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Buteth-3
Potassium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Potassium chloride
Calcium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glutamine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium phosphate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Sodium acetate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Sodium acetate
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate
Lysine hcl~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Lysine hcl
Arginine~0.25–0.45%
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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Alanine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

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Histidine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Histidine
Valine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Valine
Tributyl citrate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Leucine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Leucine
Threonine~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Isoleucine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Tryptophan~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phenylalanine~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tyrosine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glycine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Polysorbate 80~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Serine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Cystine~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cyanocobalamin~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Glutathione~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

More about Glutathione
Asparagine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Asparagine
Aspartic acid~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

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Ornithine~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glutamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Proline~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Proline
Aminobutyric acid~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing

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Methionine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Taurine~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

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Hydroxyproline~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansingAnti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

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Glucosamine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Coenzyme a~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product

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Ci 17200~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Thiamine diphosphate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Retinyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-aging
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Inositol~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Niacin~0.2–0.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

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Niacinamide~0.2–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

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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Biotin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Calcium pantothenate~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizing

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

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Folic acid~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin

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Riboflavin~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pyridoxine hcl~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Tocopheryl phosphate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Capryloyl glycine, Citric acid, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sucrose palmitate, Cetrimonium bromide, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Salvia sclarea extract, Glyceryl linoleate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Glucose, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Alteromonas ferment filtrate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Buteth-3, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium sulfate, Glutamine, Sodium phosphate, Alcohol, Ascorbic acid, Sodium acetate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Lysine hcl, Arginine, Alanine, Histidine, Valine, Tributyl citrate, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Ornithine, Glutamic acid, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Tocopherol, Proline, Aminobutyric acid, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine, Coenzyme a, Ci 17200, Thiamine diphosphate, Retinyl acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Biotin, Calcium pantothenate, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine hcl, Tocopheryl phosphate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 36 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  4. 4
    Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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