PRODUCT REVIEW
I-Mju Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Lightweight texture is rapidly absorbed into skin Suitable for summer as it provides a refreshing and soothing sensation Keeps skin hydrated and soft
glycerin
4% -
5.9%
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
dimethicone
2.7% -
4.1%
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
octyldodecyl myristate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
dimethicone
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Potential irritants
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
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
dipropylene glycol
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium tocopheryl phosphate, Unknown, Lac, Cholesteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butylene glycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Vitamin E in dermatology