gilla8 Dual Super Power Essence Booster Calming
Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks well
“Essence is formulated to restores skin’s moisture-oil levels and improve overall skin health.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica leaf extract, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Enriched with 5% of Tea Tree and Centella Asiatica extracts to improve acne with intensive calming effect.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Tocopheryl acetate + 4 moreWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extract, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Centella asiatica leaf extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSodium chloride~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumButeth-3~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateAlcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholLimonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCanola oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilTributyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilCi 42090~0.05–0.25%
Centella asiatica extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPolysorbate 20~0.05–0.25%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilMadecassoside~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about MadecassosideIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, 1,2-hexanediol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Alcohol, Limonene, Canola oil, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tributyl citrate, Ci 19140, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Ci 42090, Centella asiatica extract, Polysorbate 20, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Madecassoside
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| gilla8Dual Super Power Essence Booster CalmingYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeExosome Cica Toner | COSRXPure Fit Cica Toner | NatureONECica Powder Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | — | $19.01 | $17.92 | $29.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: UNPA Lacto Cica Soothing TonerTOSOWOONG Ceramide Toner
Product summary
"gilla8 - Dual Super Power Essence Booster Calming" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.05% - 0.15% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Price
The product retails for 21.90$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
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