Effectiveness
51 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
cyclohexasiloxane |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | ||
caprylyl glycol | ||
citric acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer | Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores |
3 | dimethicone | 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 |
4 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
5 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
6 | vp/va copolymer | Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency |
7 | cyclohexasiloxane | A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
8 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
9 | amodimethicone | Helps create a silky product texture |
10 | hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
11 | sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
12 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
13 | isohexadecane | Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent |
14 | polysilicone-11 | A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel |
15 | polysorbate 80 | Helps water and oil mix together |
16 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
17 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
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