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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSaccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 16 moreGood evidence
“Benefits Ganghwa mugwort extract soothes sensitive and fatigued skin Refreshing and mild cream absorbs well and purifies and soothes skin by filling skin with moisture”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, polyglutamic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethiconol.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butterLimited evidence
“Rich in minerals and vitamins, Korean mugwort is known for its ability to restore youthful skin , and its amazing calming and detoxifying propertie s. The result is soothed skin that feels more refreshed and renewed .”
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 - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Boswellia serrata resin extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Artemisia princeps extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractPropanediol~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCyclopentasiloxane~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCyclohexasiloxane~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneStearic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterButylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated lecithin~0.9–1.35%
- 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 lecithinArachidyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.5–1.2%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.45–1%
Water~0.4–1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.4–0.9%
C14-28 alkyl acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePanthenol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAllantoin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 AllantoinBoswellia serrata resin extract~0.2–0.75%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDimethiconol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSaccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractSaccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractSaccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract obtained from a plant root (cogon grass). It works as an excellent humectant attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Polyglutamic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidPueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Artemisia princeps extract, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, C14-28 alkyl acid, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethiconol, Saccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, Disodium edta, Polyglutamic acid, Pueraria lobata root extract, Artemisia vulgaris oil
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| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $14.36 | $21.88+$7.52 | $21.07+$6.71 | $20.65+$6.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Phytosphingosine | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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