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iUNIK Buyi iUNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream Australia - Korean Skin Care and Cosmetics
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
i UNIK Centella Calming AC Spot Cream helps soothe inflammation and calm breakouts.
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Removes excessive sebum and dead skin cells to prevent irritation.
hydroxyethyl urea
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
allantoin
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Anti-aging
adenosine
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
hyaluronic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Evens skin tone
tranexamic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
glutathione
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Moisturizing
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
hydroxyethyl urea
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
niacinamide
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
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Potential irritants
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
glycerin
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
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
dipropylene glycol
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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Ingredient list view
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Water, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Sodium citrate, Propanediol, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tranexamic acid, Calamine, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone, Linalool, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Water, Panthenol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Adenosine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Diphenyl dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Cyanocobalamin, Dextrin, Tranexamic acid, Glutathione, Calamine, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Benzyl glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone, Limonene, Linalool, Cream, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Glycerin, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Water, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arginine, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Cyanocobalamin, Dextrin, Sodium hyaluronate, Glutathione, Tranexamic acid, Calamine, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Tremella fuciformis extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Benzyl glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone, Limonene, Linalool
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