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Youth Complex iS Clinical

iS Clinical - Youth Complex
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

74 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"iS Clinical Youth Complex provides rapid wrinkle reduction, while rebuilding skin at the deepest level."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tripeptide-1
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
cetyl alcohol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Formulated to stimulate collagen and elastin production, resulting in a youthful appearance Hyaluronic acid diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles Fruit acid extracts provide antioxidant protection White willow bark calms and soothes the skin Provides immediate, intermediate and long-term improvements iS Clinical offers clinically-proven skin care solutions and visible results."
From: Dermstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinyl palmitate
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
tripeptide-1
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
asiaticoside
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Providing both immediate and long-term results iS Clinical Youth Complex reduces the appearance of wrinkles, plumps fine lines and reduces dry patches whilst also providing a gentle exfoliating action to remove dead skin cells."
From: Face the future

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
urea
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinyl palmitate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
asiatic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hyaluronic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
asiaticoside
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ascorbyl palmitate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
tocopheryl acetate
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
guanidine hcl
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
salix alba bark extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
3 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
4 vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract
5 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
6 urea Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
7 glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
8 guanidine hcl Used to preserve product formulations
9 tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
10 saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
11 [extrait de canne sucre], The ingredient is not recognized
12 salix alba (willow) bark extract 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.
13 glyceryl dilaurate
14 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
15 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
16 dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
17 ormenis multicaulis oil
18 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
19 phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
20 retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
21 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
22 pantothenic acid Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
23 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
24 citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
25 dipotassium glycyrrhizate 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
26 soy isoflavones
27 hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture
28 ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
29 silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency
30 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
31 butylene glycol 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
32 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
33 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
34 acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
35 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
36 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
37 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
38 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
39 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
40 ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
41 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
42 pvp Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
43 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
44 triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
45 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
46 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
47 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
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Scientific Sources

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  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
  • Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
  • An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
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