Works for
CleansingChrysanthemum sinense flower extract, Hydrogenated lecithinCleanses gently
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (chrysanthemum sinense flower extract, hydrogenated lecithin) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extract, PapainNot delivered
“In a slightly acidic level of pH 8-9 to mildly exfoliate your skin to achieve a smooth and clear look.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“The loving sebum softener helps melt down sebum and blackheads for clear pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
1,2-hexanediol~7.9–9.7%
Glycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinGanoderma lucidum extract~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractSalix alba bark extract~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCodonopsis lanceolata root extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctium lappa root extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractChrysanthemum sinense flower extract~1.4–1.7%
Butylene glycol~1–1.3%
- 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 glycolPolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateViscum album leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Viscum album leaf extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 isostearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractPhytosterols~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Illicium verum fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractSodium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPapain~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainHouttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.25–0.45%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractMadecassoside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGardenia florida fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- 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 extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Salix alba bark extract, Codonopsis lanceolata root extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Viscum album leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Phytosterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium verum fruit extract, Sodium gluconate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Panthenol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Squalane, Glucose, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Papain, Houttuynia cordata extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Madecassoside, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citric acid, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
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| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 51% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 38 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Triterpenes from natural sources for parenteral and topical applicationthieme-connect.com
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