ISAMAYA Color Correcting Skin Tint Serum

ISAMAYA Color Correcting Skin Tint Serum

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Triolein + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“It is infused with rosebay willowherb extract and Kazanlak Rose Complex to nourish and support for a healthy-looking glow.”
Source: Sephora CA

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: galactoarabinan, 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: ethyl linoleate, caprylyl glycol.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–5.4%
TrioleinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.2–3.9%
Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~1.4–1.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: HighA great moisturizing ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.5–0.8%
Ethyl linoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~0.5–0.75%
GalactoarabinanKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Ethyl oleate· EmollientEffect: LowEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell~2.4–3%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.75%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.3–0.55%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.3–0.55%
Anti-blemish
Not advertised by the brand · Ethyl linoleate
May help

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

Ethyl linoleateKey activeEffect: HighHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking~0.5–0.75%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables
May help

This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem 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.

Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might contain antioxidants~0.1–0.15%
Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiablesEffect: LowA great moisturizing ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might contain antioxidantsHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ethyl oleateEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smellMedium~2.4–3%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Ethyl linoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lackingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.7–1.05%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiablesA great moisturizing ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals2/5~0.5–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Triolein~3.2–3.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethyl oleate~2.4–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell

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Glyceryl dioleate~2.1–2.6%
Formula
Ethyl stearate~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lauroyl lysine~1.4–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Mica~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Lauryl glucoside~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Zea mays starch~0.7–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables~0.5–0.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturizing ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables
Ethyl linoleate~0.5–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatory

Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking

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Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Shorea robusta resin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Myristyl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Octyldodecanol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dipropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Maltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Silica~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Galactoarabinan~0.15–0.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.15%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triolein, Ethyl oleate, Glyceryl dioleate, Ethyl stearate, Lauroyl lysine, Mica, Lauryl glucoside, Zea mays starch, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Butyrospermum parkii butter unsaponifiables, Ethyl linoleate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethyl palmitate, Shorea robusta resin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Myristyl glucoside, Octyldodecanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Maltodextrin, Silica, Galactoarabinan, Rosa damascena flower extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, 1,2-hexanediol

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