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Holika Holika Holi Pop Blur Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A blurring primer.Brightening and smoothing, Holi Pop Blur Cream effortlessly blurs the appearance of blemishes, fine lines and uneven skin tones to prepare the skin for makeup application.
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
aspartic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
serine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
alanine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Exfoliation
hydroxyethyl urea
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Moisturizing
rice ferment filtrate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
serine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
sodium lactate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alchemilla vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
cetearyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
ceramide 3
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
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
parfum
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
alchemilla vulgaris extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
cetearyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
propanediol
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
cyclopentasiloxane
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium polyacrylate, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trideceth-10, Parfum, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Alteromonas ferment filtrate, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Glycine soja sterols, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Sodium pca, Meadowfoam estolide, Sodium lactate, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Ceramide 3, Achillea millefolium extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Lecithin, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Aspartic acid, Pca, Glycosphingolipids, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine, Alanine, Rice ferment filtrate, Serine, Valine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 1,2-hexanediol, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Ceramide ap, Tocopheryl acetate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of herbal mixture composed of Alchemilla vulgaris and Mimosa on wound healing process.
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases