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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Vegan-friendly essence contains 62% fig extract alongside an abundance of antioxidant-rich and barrier-repairing ingredients.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, fructose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingGlycine soja seed extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“With NMF Peptide and Amino Acid, this essence forms a moisture barrier for deep hydration , and offers anti-ageing and antioxidant benefit s from Fig Extract and Polyphenol.”
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 - glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Betaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
“The hydrating properties of fig also helps deliver moisture into the skin , while clearing excessive oil and dead skin cells .”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Betaine salicylate, AllantoinMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ficus carica fruit extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit 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?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ficus carica fruit extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractDipropylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.9%
Water~1.9–2.9%
Pentylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateChlorella vulgaris extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractGlucose~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Diphenyl dimethicone~0.15–0.55%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseTriethylhexanoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Glycine soja seed extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractAllantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBetaine salicylate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- 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 lecithinOctanediol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Ficus carica fruit extract, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Glycine soja seed extract, Allantoin, Betaine salicylate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Octanediol, Tocopherol
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| I'm fromFig Boosting EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LABSoybean Nourishing Toner | BIODANCEFirst Synergy Toner | BYOMAHYDRATING MILKY TONER | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $6.57 | $14.39+$7.82 | $19.58+$13.01 | $14.99+$8.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"I'm from - Fig Boosting Essence" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%, fructose 0.10% - 0.45%, fructooligosaccharides 0.10% - 0.45% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "I'm from" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 14.00A$ up to 63.00A$ in Australia and from 6.57$ up to 29.39$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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