Effectiveness
30 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
glycerin | HIGH | ||
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
panthenol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
alcohol denat. | ||
propylene glycol | ||
chlorphenesin |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water | Plain old water |
2 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
5 | isononyl isononanoate | Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
6 | ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide/ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
7 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
8 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
9 | imperata cylindrica root extract | |
10 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
11 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
12 | pseudoalteromonas ferment extract | |
13 | cucumis sativus juice | Cucumber juice. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but mostly works as plain water in skincare |
14 | cucumber fruit extract | Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect |
15 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
16 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
17 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
18 | acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
19 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
20 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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