Ishizawa-Lab Acne Barrier Protect Gel Cream
Works for
MoisturizingDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Althaea officinalis root extract + 9 moreWorks
“A moisturizing gel cream that simultaneously prevents acne and dryness.”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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: methicone, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Humulus lupulus extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHumulus lupulus extract~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractHamamelis virginiana extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycine soja extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Althaea officinalis root extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractArnica montana extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hypericum perforatum extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseGlycerin~0.45–1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated soybean oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Squalane~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEucalyptus oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.1–0.5%
Methicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconePotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Humulus lupulus extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycine soja extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Arnica montana extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Unknown, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Trehalose, Glycerin, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Squalane, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eucalyptus oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Methicone, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Ishizawa-LabAcne Barrier Protect Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NatureLabAcnes Labo Moisturizing Gel Cream | DR.Ci:LaboAqua-Collagen-Gel Super Sensitive | MANAVISRestore Gel EXc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $30.50 | $21.96−$8.54 | $115.94+$85.44 | $51.90+$21.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Phytosphingosine | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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