innisfree Bija Cica Balm

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

madecassoside
madecassic acid
panthenol
cetearyl alcohol
cyclopentasiloxane
diisostearyl malate
glycerin
asiatic acid
squalane
asiaticoside
camellia sinensis leaf extract
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Bija seed oil helps to nourish and boost the skin's natural defences, while D-panthenol helps to strengthen the skin's protective barrier."

Sephora New Zealand

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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.

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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
madecassic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
madecassoside	MEDIUM
asiaticoside	MEDIUM
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
madecassoside	HIGH
asiaticoside	HIGH
opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
madecassoside
madecassic acid
asiaticoside

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	4.8% - 7.2%
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	3.4% - 5.1%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	2.7% - 4.1%
squalane 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.	2.1% - 3.2%
cyclohexasiloxane A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels	1.7% - 2.6%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.4% - 2.1%
madecassoside 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	1.2% - 1.8%
madecassic acid An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating	1% - 1.5%
asiaticoside An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating	0.6% - 1.35%
asiatic acid An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating	0.5% - 1.15%
torreya nucifera seed oil	0.45% - 1.05%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.4% - 0.9%
orchid extract A plant extract that can be used as fragrance	0.35% - 0.8%
opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.35% - 0.8%
camellia japonica leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.35% - 0.8%
citrus unshiu peel extract	0.3% - 0.75%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.2% - 0.8%
c12-16 alcohols Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture	0.2% - 0.8%
diisostearyl malate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.65%
cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture	0.15% - 0.55%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.15% - 0.6%
hydrogenated lecithin 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.	0.1% - 0.45%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.4%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.3%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.05% - 0.25%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.05% - 0.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.01% - 0.05%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: copernicia cerifera cera copernicia cerifera wax +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract tocopherol +1 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide centella asiatica extract +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +18 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride centella asiatica extract +7 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: centella asiatica extract centella asiatica leaf extract +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: betaine biosaccharide gum-1 +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside panthenol +3 more Other: ceramide np urea +5 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? orchid extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? c12-16 alcohols Has skin benefit? camellia japonica leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? narcissus tazetta bulb extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more	centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? c12-14 isoparaffin Has skin benefit? +12 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? ceteareth-25 Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? schisandra chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +15 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? pinus pinaster bark extract Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 77289 Has skin benefit? chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? c12-14 isoparaffin Has skin benefit? +15 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? solanum melongena fruit extract Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? coccinia indica fruit extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-2 stearate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-2 stearate Has skin benefit? isoamyl laurate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more