Holika Holika Less On Skin Emulsion

Holika Holika Less On Skin Emulsion

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The emulsion also replenishes moisture to improve elasticity and firmness, leading to a healthy and youthful-looking visage.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.9–4.3%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.1–7.7%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~2.3–3.5%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“The emulsion also replenishes moisture to improve elasticity and firmness, leading to a healthy and youthful-looking visage.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulationsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Glycerin~2.9–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cellulose~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Biosaccharide gum-4~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product texture

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cellulose, Biosaccharide gum-4, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin

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