Holika Holika

Holika Holika Watermelon 96% Soothing Gel

Name: Holika Holika - Watermelon 96% Soothing Gel
Brand: Holika Holika

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Laminaria japonica extract + 6 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Delivering intense hydration deep into the pores, the non-sticky consistency is comfortable on the skin.”

Source: Mankind

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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~0.85–1.3%

Laminaria japonica extractKey activeEffect: HighSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~1.3–1.9%

EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.5–1.1%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally 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~1.9–2.9%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%

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~5.9–8.8%

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.45–1.1%

Pyrus malus fruit extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.4–0.95%

Anti-aging

Centella asiatica extract

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Red-colored Lycopene keeps cells young by removing oxidants that cause the aging phenomenon in our body.”

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.45–1.1%

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

No evidence

What the product description says

“Also helping to fight hyperpigmentation, this fantastic fruit brightens the complexion.”

Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

16 flagged ingredients

Medium risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~22–33%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~2.4–3.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.9–2.9%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1–1.5%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.45–1.1%est.

Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract—Medium~0.4–1%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Schisandra chinensis fruit extractA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHelps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV lightMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Tributyl citrateHelps improve the product textureMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laminaria japonica extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~22–33%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%

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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1,2-hexanediol~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glycereth-26~3.6–5.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Water~2.9–4.4%

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Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Allantoin panthenol~2.3–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.9–2.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Dioscorea japonica root extract~1.5–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Laminaria japonica extract~1.3–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Portulaca oleracea extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~0.85–1.3%

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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Propanediol~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ectoin~0.5–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Centella asiatica extract~0.45–1.1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Punica granatum fruit extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.35–0.8%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Saussurea involucrata extract~0.35–0.85%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Carbomer~0.35–0.8%

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Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Buteth-3~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light

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Tributyl citrate~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ci 17200~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Water, Allantoin panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ectoin, Centella asiatica extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Saussurea involucrata extract, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Tributyl citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Phenoxyethanol