PRODUCT REVIEW
ILIA The Base Face Milk
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
With every wear, it’s clinically proven to reduce redness, smooth texture, and strengthen the skin barrier.
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
glycerin
1.7% -
2.6%
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
squalane
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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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: 1
Potential irritants
hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
argania spinosa kernel oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.01% -
0.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
User reviews (1)
Recommend
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How would you describe the finish?
1 review
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
1 review
heavy
Light
How much does this product clog
pores?
1 review
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
allantoin
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
linoleic acid
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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Potential irritants
hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
argania spinosa kernel oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.01% -
0.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
propanediol
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
caprylic/capric glycerides
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Allantoin, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Lactic acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics