Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Koh Gen Do - Oriental Plants Essence" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 6 ii 0.60% - 0.90%, ceramide 3 0.60% - 0.90% and ceramide 2 0.60% - 0.90%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.75% - 1.10%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.20%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.70% and allantoin 1.00% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Koh Gen Do" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 107.00$ up to 145.00$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Oriental Plants Essence prime focus is to penetrate and deliver moisture into the stratum corneum/horny layer of the skin for a healthy skin barrier maintenance.
Source: Skinstore
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:
allantoin, glycerin.
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: glycine soja sterols, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in 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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Rapid loss of this barrier as you age is supported by over 40% plant-based extracts and 5 types of Ceramides that can reach into different layers of the skin’s surface for maximum benefits of Softness, Smoothness, Luster, Firmness & Elasticity.
Source: Skinstore
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in 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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
Ingredient list view
Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Water, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Phytic acid, Glycosyl trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus/bean seed extract/sodium glutamate ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycine soja sterols, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Ceramide 6 ii, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Lactobacillus/soybean extract ferment filtrate, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Artemisia capillaris flower extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Hydrangea macrophylla leaf extract, Rubus suavissimus leaf extract, Saccharomyces/caragana sinica root ferment extract, Hydrolyzed soybean extract, Nephelium longana seed extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, Aspergillus/lactobacillus/camellia sinensis leaf ferment extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Luffa cylindrica fruit/leaf/stem extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Natto gum, Morus alba root extract, Pueraria mirifica root extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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