Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Designed to moisturize, soothe, and calm the skin, these dual-sided calming essence pads cocoon your skin with moisture for the most dramatic plumping effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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: panthenol
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Infused with the potent Artemisia Cica™, apply the pad directly onto your skin or gently sweep through your skin for a mild exfoliating effect.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“Their extraction philosophy called “liposome” allows the ingredients to be 4x more powerful than regular cica, and is even proven to lighten skin pigmentation by 30% over time.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5–7.5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinArtemisia argyi leaf water~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.45%
Panthenol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateAllantoin~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about Allantoin2,3-butanediol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.2%
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- 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-glucanInulin lauryl carbamate~0.05–0.25%
Artemisia argyi leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.01–0.05%
- 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 flower/leaf/stem extractTocopherol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia argyi leaf water, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Allantoin, 2,3-butanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Propanediol, Lecithin, Lactobacillus ferment, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Beta-glucan, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Artemisia argyi leaf extract, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem 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.
| HANYULArtemisia Soothing Toner PadsYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeDaily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots | ETUDE - SoonJungCica Calming Ampoule Essence | BARULABGreen Tea Melting Pad Portable | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | $26.00 | $11.81−$14.19 | $24.16−$1.84 | $3.00−$23.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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