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Kao Buy Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel Australia - Korean Skin Care and Beauty
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Protects and hydrates skin Easy-to-spread gel format provides protection Leaves a non-greasy, fresh look
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
glutamic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol
7.6% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
alcohol
7.6% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol
7.6% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Lauryl methacrylate/sodium methacrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl triazone, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Xylitol, Dextrin palmitate, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrated silica, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl behenate, Polysorbate 60, Aluminum hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan distearate, Agar, Polyvinyl alcohol, Isoceteth-20, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Stearoyl glutamic acid, Aminomethyl propanol, Sodium stearoxy pg-hydroxyethylcellulose sulfonate, Arginine, Bht, Glutamic acid, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Disodium edta, Parfum, Maltose, Royal jelly extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylparaben
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics