Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Betaine + 3 moreWorks well
“Green tea extract - Hydrates and nourishes the skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
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: urea
ExfoliationUrea, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“White willow bark extract - Gently exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal new, supple skin beneath”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Not only does this soothe and reduce redness and swelling, it also contains Jeju Bija Oil that has anti-aging properties.”
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“- Controls excess sebum and helps treat blemishes, non-comedogenic”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus unshiu peel extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.2–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCamellia sinensis leaf extract~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTorreya nucifera seed oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~2.1–3.1%
- 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 extractCamellia japonica leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractOrchid extract~1.5–2.2%
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneGlycereth-26~0.5–1.15%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 glycolUrea~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaBetaine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilOctyldodeceth-16~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAbies sibirica oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Orchid extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Urea, Betaine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Abies sibirica oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| innisfreeBija Trouble SkinYOUR PRODUCT | AqulaboKombucha First Breath-Like Toner | Natura BisséTolerance Toner | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $21.00 | $56.99 | $105.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Pitera | Lactic Acid | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skintegra NectarLumene Nordic C [Valo] Glow Boost Essence
Product summary
"innisfree - Bija Trouble Skin" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 0.40% - 0.90% and betaine 0.30% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 15.80$ up to 23.20$ in the United States and for 39.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Anti-photoaging capability of antioxidant extract from Camellia japonica leafpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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