Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide ap, Ceramide eop + 35 moreWorks well
“Catering specifically for dry and sensitive skin types, the Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream from Korean brand, Holika Holika , works to moisturise, hydrate and restore long-lasting comfort.”
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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, NiacinamideNot delivered
“Infused with shea butter and aloe vera extract, Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream moisturises and regenerates the skin to slow down skin aging and reduce the look of fine lines.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Contains Bacillus Ferment to exfoliate skin”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–4.6%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateEthylhexyl isononanoate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateHydrogenated polyisobutene~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- 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 stearate1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.8%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.7–1.1%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPolysorbate 60~0.35–0.65%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateStearyl behenate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl behenateDimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPhytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleateHydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea~0.2–0.35%
Glycosphingolipids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsMeadowfoam estolide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
More about Meadowfoam estolideGlycine soja sterols~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsCetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCeramide ap~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide apCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.25%
- 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 triglycerideCeramide eop~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide eopHydrogenated polydecene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneCeramide np~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCholesteryl succinate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateAleuritic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractGlycoproteins~0.1–0.25%
Betaine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyquaternium-51~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSqualane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractBacillus ferment~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentPropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.25%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.15–0.3%
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilNiacinamide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Polysorbate 60, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Stearyl behenate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Glycosphingolipids, Meadowfoam estolide, Glycine soja sterols, Cetearyl glucoside, Ceramide ap, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceramide eop, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cholesteryl succinate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Aleuritic acid, Yeast extract, Glycoproteins, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Alteromonas ferment extract, Bacillus ferment, Propylene glycol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Dipropylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Santalum album oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Product summary
"Holika Holika - Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (betaine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and propylene 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). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, glycine soja sterols, glycosphingolipids and hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea 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
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.25% and ceramide ap 0.10% - 0.15%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 from 32.00A$ up to 43.00A$ in Australia, from 36.99CA$ up to 47.20CA$ in Canada, from 16.20$ up to 19.99$ in the United States and from 17.98£ up to 26.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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