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Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion Holika Holika

Holika Holika - Good Cera Super Ceramide Emulsion
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

32 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/7/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Slightly acidic emulsion uses ceramide to replenish and maintain skin moisture, and bacillus extract to buff away dead skin cells."
From: Yesstyle

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycine soja sterols
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
yeast extract
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
glycoproteins
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Helps to defend against environmental aggressors for a smoother, firmer complexion with improved elasticity."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Slightly acidic emulsion uses ceramide to replenish and maintain skin moisture, and bacillus extract to buff away dead skin cells."
From: Yesstyle

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
1,2-hexanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
c12-20 alkyl glucoside
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water Plain old water
2 hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
3 cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
4 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
5 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6 butylene glycol 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
7 neopentyl glycol dicaprate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
9 c14-22 alcohols A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
10 hydrogenated lecithin 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.
11 dimethicone 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
12 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
13 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
14 c12-20 alkyl glucoside Helps water and oil mix together
15 ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
16 batyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
17 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
18 camellia oleifera seed oil An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
19 lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
20 tocopheryl acetate 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.
21 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
22 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
23 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
24 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
25 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
26 polyquaternium-51 An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
27 niacinamide 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
28 glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer
29 ethylhexyl isononanoate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
30 dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
31 alteromonas ferment extract 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
32 propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
33 phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
34 bacillus ferment
35 lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
36 ceramide np 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
37 hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
38 glycine soja (soybean) sterols An emollient that helps soften the skin
39 yeast extract 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
40 meadowfoam estolide Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
41 glycoproteins
42 glyceryl polymethacrylate Used to create a nice product texture
43 cymbopogon citratus leaf oil
44 citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
45 aleuritic acid
46 theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract
47 pelargonium graveolens oil
48 cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
49 hydrogenated polydecene Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
50 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
51 santalum album (sandalwood) oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
52 pogostemon cablin oil
53 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
54 glycosphingolipids A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
55 glyceryl citrate/ lactate/ linoleate/ oleate
56 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
57 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
58 ceramide ap 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
59 ceramide eop 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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Scientific Sources

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