Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 14 moreWorks well
“Infused with Muan Red Onion Extract that is rich in germanium and minerals and provides blemish care while delivering nourishment and soothing benefits.”
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:
zinc pca, butylene glycol.
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: phytosterols, vinyl dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Allantoin + 1 moreNot delivered
“It provides soothing and blemish care with muan red onion extract, niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Acetyl glucosamine + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Adenosine + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cryptomeria japonica leaf 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Allium cepa bulb extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylyl methicone~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerIsopropyl palmitate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDibutyl adipate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateSynthetic wax~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateButyloctyl salicylate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateSilica~1.6–2.4%
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineEthylhexyl triazone~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneMicrocrystalline wax~0.5–1.2%
Polysilicone-15~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light
More about Polysilicone-15Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateVinyl dimethicone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeCamellia japonica seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilAllium cepa bulb extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractNelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentPolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacatePolymethyl methacrylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateBisabolol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololWater~0.2–0.8%
Isododecane~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAdenosine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneIsopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateAluminum hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxide1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Phytosterols~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsAcetyl glucosamine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineAllantoin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 AllantoinNiacinamide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolZinc pca~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaUltramarines~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Caprylyl methicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Isopropyl palmitate, Dibutyl adipate, Synthetic wax, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Silica, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Microcrystalline wax, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Vinyl dimethicone, Camellia japonica seed oil, Allium cepa bulb extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Bisabolol, Water, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Aluminum hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Phytosterols, Acetyl glucosamine, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Zinc pca, Ultramarines, Titanium dioxide
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| ISNTREEOnion Fresh Light Sun StickYOUR PRODUCT | BeplainSunmuse Moisture Sunscreen | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 71% | 70% |
| Price | $14.58 | $17.14+$2.56 | $15.41+$0.83 | $18.24+$3.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 7 of 16 | 7 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Uvasorb Heb | Madecassic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ISNTREE - Onion Fresh Light Sun Stick" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.80%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.15% - 0.50% and acetyl glucosamine 0.20% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ISNTREE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 14.58$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Biological Activities of Extracts from Different Parts of Cryptomeria japonicajournals.sagepub.com
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