PRODUCT REVIEW
Holika Holika Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Rediscover skin’s youthful capacity with the Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion from Korean cosmetics label Holika Holika ; an anti-aging, deeply moisturizing formula that promotes skin’s elasticity, stimulates renewal of cells and delivers an intensely hydrating effect for a radiant, fresh complexion.
adenosine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
beta-glucan
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
gluconolactone
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Rediscover skin’s youthful capacity with the Prime Youth Black Snail Repair Emulsion from Korean cosmetics label Holika Holika ; an anti-aging, deeply moisturizing formula that promotes skin’s elasticity, stimulates renewal of cells and delivers an intensely hydrating effect for a radiant, fresh complexion.
betaine
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
dimethicone
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
2.9% -
4.3%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
punica granatum fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.7%
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
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
beta-glucan
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
punica granatum fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.7%
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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snail secretion filtrate
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
hydrogenated polyisobutene
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Snail secretion filtrate, Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycerin, Betaine, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Beta-glucan, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Batyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Dipropylene glycol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Punica granatum fruit extract, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Brassica napus sprout extract, Yeast extract, Glycine soja phytoplacenta extract, Pearl powder, Squalane, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Peg-180, Gluconolactone, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
Sources
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- The Effects of Snail Secretion Filtrate on the damaged skin barrier's recovery of the Atopic dermatitis
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing
- Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucan
- Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta-Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review
- Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro study
- A critical review on production and industrial applications 2 of beta-glucans
- Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast
- Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of β-glucans
- Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatus
- 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
- Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industry
- Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- Portulaca oleracea (purslane)
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Mother of pearl: The power of pearl powder
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
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- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light