Kose Lecheri Glow Essence Stick

Kose Lecheri Glow Essence Stick

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Paraffinum liquidum, Triethylhexanoin + 12 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Stick (balm) type moisturizer serum.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: glycine, butylene glycol.

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: phenyl trimethicone, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~6–9.1%
TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.7–7.1%
Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~0.85–1.3%
GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.45–1.1%
HydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: HighIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.4–0.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.4–1%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~22–33%
Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~2.8–4.2%
Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~1.5–2.3%
Peg-32· HumectantEffect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%
Peg-6· HumectantEffect: LowHelps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.3%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.15–0.7%
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~0.4–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.7–7.1%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Ribes nigrum fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.4–1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Paraffinum liquidum~6–9.1%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Triethylhexanoin~4.7–7.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline wax~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-8~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyethylene~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Paraffin~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Peg-32~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-6~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate~1–1.5%
Formula
Phenyl trimethicone~0.85–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Glycine~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Sesamum indicum sprout extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Seita camirobran fruit extract
Not recognized
Tocopherol~0.4–1%
Formula
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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Hydroxyproline~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansingAnti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Litchi chinensis seed extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Bht~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Silica dimethyl silylate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Water~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Triethylhexanoin, Microcrystalline wax, Peg-8, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Peg-32, Peg-6, Phytosteryl isostearyl dimer dilinoleate, Phenyl trimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Glycine, Sesamum indicum sprout extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Hydroxyproline, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Litchi chinensis seed extract, Butylene glycol, Bht, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Sodium citrate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Product summary

"Kose - Lecheri Glow Essence Stick" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycine 0.55% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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