Effectiveness
87 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
gluconolactone | HIGH | ||
glycolic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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gluconolactone | HIGH | ||
glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
gluconolactone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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niacinamide | HIGH | ||
salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
gluconolactone |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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allantoin | HIGH | ||
salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
camellia oleifera leaf extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
lactic acid | ||
salicylic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
2 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
3 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
4 | , exfolia | The ingredient is not recognized |
5 | tin | |
6 | g peptide, mushroom enzyme | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
8 | ), aloe barbadensis, | The ingredient is not recognized |
9 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
10 | leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate | A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine |
11 | raphanus sativus root extract | |
12 | ) (peptide preservative), | The ingredient is not recognized |
13 | lactobacillus ferment | A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
14 | populus tremuloides bark extract | |
15 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
16 | mucor miehei extract | |
17 | glucosamine hcl | Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone. |
18 | butylene glycol | 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 |
19 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
20 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
21 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
22 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
23 | camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
24 | aspalathus linearis (rooibos african red tea) extract | |
25 | boswellia serrata extract | |
26 | honey extract | |
27 | tetrapeptide-14 | |
28 | hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
29 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
30 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
31 | niacinamide | 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 |
32 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
33 | copper pca | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
34 | myristoyl tripeptide-31 | |
35 | vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf (bilberry) extract | |
36 | saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract | Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
37 | acer saccharinum (sugar maple) extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
38 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract | A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
39 | citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
40 | camellia oleifera (japanese green tea) leaf extract | A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics |
41 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
42 | , eucalyptus globulus extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
43 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
44 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) fruit extract | |
45 | ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract | A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin |
46 | cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract | A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties |
47 | rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract | A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking |
48 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract | |
49 | citrus limon (lemon) peel extract | A very irritating fragrant ingredient |
50 | menthyl lactate | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
51 | gluconolactone | 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 inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
52 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
53 | aminomethyl propanol | Used to adjust the pH in formulations |
54 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
55 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
56 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
57 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
58 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
59 | amyl cinnamal | |
60 | (amyl cinnamic aldehyde). | The ingredient is not recognized |