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ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO Pre Essence C
ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO

ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO Pre Essence C

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Inositol + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“How To use After washing your face in the morning of night, wipe moisture off of your face.”
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, inositol.

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).

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~4.1–6.1%
InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~2.7–4%
CyanocobalaminKey activeEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.2–0.75%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.1–0.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.4–1%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This beauty essence tones and improves skin conditions of those who have adult acne and using this essence will lead to moist and smooth complexion.”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~3.8–5.7%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.4–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
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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Ascorbic acid~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Inositol~2.7–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Roe extract~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Jujube fruit extract
Not recognized
Cyanocobalamin~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Panax ginseng root extract~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Roe extract~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Maga root p
Not recognized
Eel extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Roe extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Neubara fruit extract
Not recognized
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

More about Potassium hydroxide
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ascorbic acid, Inositol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Roe extract, Unknown, Cyanocobalamin, Panax ginseng root extract, Roe extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Unknown, Eel extract, Roe extract, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol

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Product summary

"ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO - Pre Essence C" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 3.80% - 5.70% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
  • Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 6.10% and inositol 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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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.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trialpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ISHII CLINIC BEAUTY LABO Pre Essence C
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