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MoisturizingGlycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 8 moreWorks
“A key component in your 10-step Korean skincare regime, the lightweight and non-greasy oil-essence contains Quinoa for its nourishing and hydrating benefits, plus Yerba Mate Leaf for a reinforcing and strengthening effect.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, opuntia ficus-indica seed oil.
Anti-agingIlex paraguariensis leaf extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Absorbing quickly into skin, the hybrid formula utilises a protective complex to strengthen skin's defences against environmental aggressors and pollution, while Prickly Pear Seed Oil (a certified organic ingredient from the Sahara) provides antioxidant and anti-ageing benefits.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - ilex paraguariensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ilex paraguariensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Prunus mume fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ilex paraguariensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethyl gluceth-20~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Water~2.8–4.1%
Alcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dimethicone~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dimethicone1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilPolyquaternium-51~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractTheobroma cacao extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerBetaine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAlcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolysorbate 60~0.2–0.7%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.45–1.1%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Dextrin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Water, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Polyquaternium-51, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Betaine, Alcohol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Disodium edta, Dextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hexyl cinnamal
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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