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Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Essence
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A moisturizing essence formulated with Jeju houttuynia cordata extract that effectively soothes sensitive skin and strengthens skin barrier.
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
betaine
2.8% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
glycerin
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-aging
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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.
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Anti-oxidation
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It also helps to tighten and tone the skin, improving texture and redness while balancing out sebum production to reduce oil.
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
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All ingredients
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Ingredient list view
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Tromethamine, Sodium phytate, Dextrin, Carbomer, Cream, Houttuynia cordata extract, Water, C13-16 isoparaffin, Betaine, Butylene glycol, C12-14 isoparaffin, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Vinyl dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Tromethamine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Madecassoside, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta
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