PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
methicone
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
aminobutyric acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ethylhexyl palmitate
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The silicone polymers minimise the appearance of enlarged pores, fine lines and scars.
aminobutyric acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
centella asiatica extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
vp/eicosene copolymer
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
aminobutyric acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-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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Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
vp/eicosene copolymer
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
3% -
4.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
isododecane
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
cyclopentasiloxane
6.1% -
9.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
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Ingredient list view
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Water, Polysilicone-11, Aminobutyric acid, Barium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Silica, Panax ginseng root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Propylene carbonate, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
Sources
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- gamma-Aminobutyric acid (A) receptor agonists accelerate cutaneous barrier recovery and prevent epidermal hyperplasia induced by barrier disruption
- Wound healing activity of gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in rats
- Moisturizing effect of Gamma-aminobutyric acid for cosmetic application
- Stimulation of human fibroblast collagen synthesis in vitro by gamma-aminobutyric acid
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
- Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin
- Portulaca oleracea (purslane)
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview