La vie en rose Reishi cream

La vie en rose Reishi cream

Efficacy62/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
8 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Reishi cream”
From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, oryza sativa bran oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Oryza sativa bran oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~2.8–4.2%
Ganoderma lucidum extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
BeeswaxKey activeEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.5–1.2%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey activeEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~2.1–3.2%
Cetyl alcoholKey activeEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.3–2%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.15–0.5%
Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“Protects against premature aging and contributes to the overall healthy look of the face.”
Source: N/A

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.

This ingredient camellia sinensis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~2.1–3.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.15–0.5%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.

Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~1.5–2.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~2.1–3.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: Low, below effective doseA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Ganoderma lucidum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.1–0.35%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.15–0.5%est.
Zea mays germ oil—2/5~0.35–0.8%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl olivate~5.3–7.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Oryza sativa bran oil~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Camellia sinensis extract~1.5–2.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Cetyl alcohol~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.8–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Beeswax~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.35–0.85%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Zea mays germ oil~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.1–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.5%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Camellia sinensis extract, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Beeswax, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Zea mays germ oil, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol

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