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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Erseongcho Water 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: c13-16 isoparaffin, heptyl undecylenate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Houttuynia cordata extract~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolCynanchum atratum extract~2.7–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.3%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~1.6–1.9%
Citrus grandis fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis peel~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCapsicum annuum fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractCucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractLaurus nobilis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilArachidyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTromethamine~0.25–0.4%
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerSorbitan sesquioleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateC13-16 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is 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 isoparaffinHeptyl undecylenate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateBehenyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlucose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseDipropylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Cynanchum atratum extract, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citrus grandis peel, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Arachidyl glucoside, Arachidyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sorbitan sesquioleate, C13-16 isoparaffin, Heptyl undecylenate, Behenyl alcohol, Glucose, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Boswellia carterii oil, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
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