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Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 87% Moist Stick

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Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Exfoliation

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"Holika Holika - Aloe Soothing Essence 87% Moist Stick" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Salicylic acid (0.60% - 0.90%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 21.41£ up to 25.95£ in the United Kingdom and for 17.70$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Perfect for people with skin that is prone to acne and breakouts, as the Amino Acids, Vitamins and Minerals within the moisturiser assist with maintaining the illusion of a clearer, more radiant complexion.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

salicylic acid 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aloe Soothing Essence 87% Moist Stick

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.

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).

laminaria japonica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

ectoin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

glycerin 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

salicylic acid 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, 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.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

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

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Potential irritants

salicylic acid 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria japonica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.5% - 8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Sodium stearate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, 1,2-hexanediol, Disteareth-100 ipdi, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Disodium edta, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ectoin, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Parfum

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid centella asiatica extract +6 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: beta-glucan arginine +3 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: beta-glucan arginine +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: urea althaea officinalis root extract	Common: salicylic acid melia azadirachta leaf extract +1 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: gluconolactone kaolin	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other:	Common: Other: allantoin	Common: salicylic acid glycerin Other: rosa canina fruit oil	Common: salicylic acid laminaria japonica extract +2 more Other: gluconolactone 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +9 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? aluminum chlorohydrate Has skin benefit? +1 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	aloe barbadensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	aloe barbadensis leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	butylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenoxyethanol Has skin benefit? +4 more	water Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	camellia sinensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Holika Holika Aloe Soothing Essence 87% Moist Stick

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Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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