Works for
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extract, AllantoinNot delivered
“Pore clearing 3-step program”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isostearic acid~9.5–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidSorbitan sesquioleate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateTriethanolamine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePolysorbate 60~2.2–2.7%
Butylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2%
- 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 stearatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- 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 extractWater~0.6–0.85%
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 AlcoholTrehalose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCarbomer~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 AllantoinDisodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Bambusa vulgaris extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Volcanic ash~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractOrchid extract~0.2–0.35%
Camellia japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Isostearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 60, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Peg-100 stearate, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Volcanic ash, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Orchid extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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