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“Houttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture Cream”
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:
betaine, 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: dimethiconol, c13-16 isoparaffin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol
“It also helps to tighten and tone, improving texture and redness while balancing out sebum production to reduce oil.”
This product contains ingredients (madecassoside) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product contains asiaticoside, 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.
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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 extractPure 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
More about TocopherolUsed 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 glycolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIs mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
More about C13-16 isoparaffinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C12-14 isoparaffinUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolA 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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAn 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 MadecassosideA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinA 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
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractAn 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
More about AsiaticosideAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilA 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 extractPure 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
More about TocopherolHouttuynia cordata extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol, Water, Houttuynia cordata extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, C13-16 isoparaffin, Betaine, C12-14 isoparaffin, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 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, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Silica, Madecassoside, Curcuma longa root extract, Dextrin, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Asiaticoside, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| GoodalHouttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN&LABMedicica Calming Cream | Dr.GRed Blemish Clear Soothing Cream | COSNORIPanthenol Barrier Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 59% |
| Price | $24.00 | $18.00−$6.00 | $17.50−$6.50 | $16.74−$7.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 14 | 9 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Goodal - Houttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, betaine, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). C13-16 isoparaffin, vinyl dimethicone, dimethiconol, hydrogenated polydecene and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 20.00A$ up to 31.50A$ in Australia, at around 24.40$ in the United States, for 28.60CA$ in Canada and for 32.25£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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