Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 11 moreWorks well
“The Calming Green Refresh Cream is a crisp, nourishing cream formulated with 71% Green Tea Water to help restore lost moisture, reduce inflammation, and repair the skin's Oil/Water balance for a refreshed complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1 + 3 moreMay help
“An added M-Peptide ACP complex (Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) helps firm, plump, and protect the skin from signs of aging.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterDipropylene glycol~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2.5–3.7%
Hydrogenated polydecene~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateCetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBeta-glucan~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateTromethamine~0.35–0.85%
Carbomer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerWater~0.3–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPalmitic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSalvia officinalis oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Copper tripeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Beta-glucan, Glyceryl stearate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Water, Butylene glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Palmitic acid, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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| GREENCalming Green Refresh CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Ginger 6Energizing PEPTI Cream | BIOHEAL BOHProbioderm 3D Lifting Cream | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICSurmedic 24K Gold Caviar Repair Vital Cream | |
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| Price | $32.00 | $22.00−$10.00 | $27.99−$4.01 | $60.00+$28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Hexapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "GREEN - Calming Green Refresh Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl ethylhexanoate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated polydecene and palmitic acid 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.05% - 0.30%, copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.30% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails for 32.00$ 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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