Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"Joaquina Botánica - Porcelain Cacao + Amino Acids Crema Esencial" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.45% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%, sodium pca 0.45% - 0.70%, pca 0.50% - 0.75%, glycine 0.50% - 0.75%, glutamic acid 0.55% - 0.80%, betaine 0.55% - 0.85%, arginine 0.60% - 0.85%, alanine 0.60% - 0.90% and glycerin 2.70% - 3.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 70.96$ in the United States.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Peptides and polyphenols from Porcelain Cacao help protect from the signs of blue light pollution.
Source: N/A
This product contains serine, threonine. 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.
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Skin moisture barrier-replenishing Amino Acids combine with bioactive Gentian, shown to visibly smooth, firm, and soften.
Source: N/A
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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.
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Porcelain Cacao + Amino Acids Crema Esencial
Source: From product name
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Triheptanoin, Coconut alkanes, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Diheptyl succinate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Lecithin, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Squalane, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Alanine, Arginine, Betaine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Lysine hcl, Pca, Proline, Serine, Sodium pca, Threonine, Physalis peruviana fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Swertia chirata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Persea gratissima oil, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Sodium lactate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol
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