PRODUCT REVIEW

Jao Brand Face Creme

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.15% - 0.25%Gluconolactone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

"Jao Brand - Face Creme" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus extract, limnanthes alba seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (hexapeptide-48 hcl 0.10% - 0.15%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.30% - 2.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 62.00$ in the United States.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Perfect AnytimeJao Face Creme improves elasticity and hydration while smoothing the appearance of fine lines.

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This product contains adenosine triphosphate, hexapeptide-48 hcl. These ingredients 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.

hexapeptide-48 hcl 0.1% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

adenosine triphosphate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

limnanthes alba seed oil 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Meadowfoam contains naturally occurring tocopherols.

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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: glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-48 hcl, panthenol

panthenol 2.3% - 2.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

ethylhexyl olivate 0.95% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

squalane 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This long-lasting moisturizer repairs skin with Uniprosyn PS-18, an oat-based active complex, which stimulates the skin's barrier protein synthesis, thereby reducing skin roughness and appearance of wrinkle depth.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

gluconolactone 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

gluconolactone 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

citrus paradisi peel oil 1.8% - 2.2%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

citrus grandis extract 1.1% - 1.3%

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Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

glycine soja oil 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

prunus domestica seed oil 3.6% - 4.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

cetearyl olivate 3.4% - 4.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus domestica seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Panthenol, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Ethylhexyl olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Limonene, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Gluconolactone, Salvia sclarea oil, Clay, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Glycine soja oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Pentylene glycol, Adenosine triphosphate, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Niacinamide, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Hexapeptide-48 hcl, Unknown

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Key ingredients	hexapeptide-48 hcl niacinamide +14 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: bakuchiol adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: bakuchiol adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide gluconolactone +1 more Other: salicylic acid ginkgo biloba leaf extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +48 more	Common: niacinamide gluconolactone +4 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +14 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +7 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate centella asiatica extract +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: salicylic acid calcium pantothenate +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol myristyl myristate +1 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: madecassoside dimethicone +4 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: adenosine linoleic acid +14 more	Common: niacinamide gluconolactone +3 more Other: myristoyl nonapeptide-3 ceramide np +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? mentha arvensis extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +41 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +19 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? prunus domestica seed oil Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? shea butter ethyl esters Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +43 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Jao Brand Face Creme

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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