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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Alleviating redness, improving skin tone and quashing the risk of further blemish formations, the formula harnesses the nourishing, strengthening and anti-aging properties of powerful antiseptic Bay Leaf extract, vitamin-packed Arugula extract and brightening Apple extract.
centella asiatica extract
1% -
1.3%
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. 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.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Although this toner focuses on reducing acne, it still hydrates skin with a refreshing moisture.
centella asiatica extract
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
ceramide np
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
ulmus davidiana root extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
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Anti-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
1% -
1.3%
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. 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.
ficus carica fruit extract
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The Holika Holika AC Mild Toner is specifically developed for problematic skin, which is prone to breakouts and inflammation.
centella asiatica extract
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Alleviating redness, improving skin tone and quashing the risk of further blemish formations, the formula harnesses the nourishing, strengthening and anti-aging properties of powerful antiseptic Bay Leaf extract, vitamin-packed Arugula extract and brightening Apple extract.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
43/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol
8.1% -
9.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
ulmus davidiana root extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
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. 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.
ceramide np
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
alcohol
8.1% -
9.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
ulmus davidiana root extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol
8.1% -
9.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
propanediol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Propanediol, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Pentylene glycol, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide np, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium citrate, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Butylene glycol, Citrus limon fruit oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Geranium maculatum oil
Sources
- Chemical constituents of the root bark of Ulmus davidiana var. japonica and their potential biological activities
- Cosmeceutical properties of polysaccharides from the root bark of Ulmus davidiana var. japonica
- Anti-Wrinkle Effect of Ulmus davidiana Extracts
- Development and characterization of a superabsorbing hydrogel film containing Ulmus davidiana var. Japonica root bark and pullulan for skin wound healing
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6272594/
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes