Kat Burki

Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream

Name: Kat Burki - Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream
Brand: Kat Burki

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh·

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Moisturizing

Centella asiatica extract, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide + 6 more

Works

What the product description says

“Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream”

From product name

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: hyaluronic acid, aloe barbadensis extract.

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: cucumis sativus oil, cucurbita pepo seed oil.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA 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.~5.9–8.8%

Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)~0.5–1.1%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~0.45–1%

Cucumis sativus oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin~0.45–1.1%

Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2–3%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~1.5–2.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.35–0.85%

Anti-aging

Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 more

May help

What the product description says

“Kat's Burki cult-favourite, everyday moisturizer with Vitamin C deeply nourishes and defends skin against aging environmental toxins.”

Source: Feelunique

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.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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.~5.9–8.8%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2–3%

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne 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~0.45–1%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Calendula officinalis extract + 4 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (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.

Calendula officinalis extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~3.8–5.6%

Curcuma longa leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.8%

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.2–0.7%

Hydrangea arborescens root extractEffect: LowPlant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.15–0.7%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Arnica montana extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Arnica montana extract—High~23–34%est.

Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~4.4–6.6%est.

Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~3.8–5.6%est.

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.

Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.35%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.

Curcuma longa leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Hydrangea arborescens root extractPlant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~5.9–8.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2–3%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)Medium~0.5–1.1%est.

Cucumis sativus extract—Medium~0.4–0.9%est.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Hydroxyethyl ethylcelluloseHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Denise· Dec 2023Recommends
Kat Burki has great products. This moisturizer sinks into your skin. Initially your face looks dewy and then after 5 minutes or so it's pretty matte. It doesn't irritate my eyes, as a lot of moisturizers do, so you can put it all over your face.
Anti-aging
Excellent
Moisturization
Excellent
Finish
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Ingredients

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Arnica montana extract~23–34%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Centella asiatica extract~5.9–8.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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.

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Calendula officinalis extract~3.8–5.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Matricaria recutita

Not recognized

Chamomilla recutita extract~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Aloe barbadensis extract~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citrus aurantium

Not recognized

Water~1.2–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hydrosol

Not recognized

Hamamelis virginiana water~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.55–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.5–1.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)

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Hyaluronic acid~0.45–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Cucumis sativus oil~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin

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Cucumis sativus extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Hydrosol

Not recognized

Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.45–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Prunus virginiana bark extract~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Curcuma longa leaf extract~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Hydrangea arborescens root extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Carrageenan~0.15–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Arnica montana extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Water, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Hamamelis virginiana water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Hyaluronic acid, Cucumis sativus oil, Cucumis sativus extract, Unknown, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tocopherol, Prunus virginiana bark extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Curcuma longa leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Hydrangea arborescens root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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