Works for
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractMay help
“Bulgarian Rose Oil that is rich in Vitamin A and C helps to revitalize skin for a younger look.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Centella asiatica extract + 11 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, centella asiatica 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Arbutin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.2–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinArbutin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinBetaine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCastanea crenata shell extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCentella asiatica extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractRosa damascena flower oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPanthenol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractPhyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterHouttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus semialata gall extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora japonica bud extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunella vulgaris leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractButylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.05–0.2%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCitronellol~0.01–0.05%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Arbutin, Betaine, Castanea crenata shell extract, Salix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Panthenol, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Houttuynia cordata extract, Rhus semialata gall extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Sophora japonica bud extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| iSOiBulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaHeartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | Kiku-Masamune Sake BrewingBooster Essence Lotion | USOLABBio Intensive Barrier K Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $42.30 | $6.00−$36.30 | $22.90−$19.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"iSOi - Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.55% - 1.25% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.55% - 1.25%, betaine 1.90% - 2.80% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.00A$ in Australia and from 25.00$ up to 42.30$ 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 31 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 3TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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