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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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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Moisturizing
jojoba esters
0.8% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
madecassic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
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Anti-oxidation
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
camellia japonica flower extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Anti-blemish
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Evens skin tone
madecassoside
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
56/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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dipropylene glycol
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
ethylhexyl palmitate
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Cannabis sativa seed extract, Dipropylene glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Sorbitan olivate, Trisiloxane, Jojoba esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Propanediol, Salix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, 4-terpineol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Madecassoside, Butylene glycol, Asiaticoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Camellia japonica flower extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Ceramide np, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract
Sources
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergen
- Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed oil: Analytical and phytochemical characterization of unsaponifiable fraction
- Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmetics
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
- Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Acetylated Hyaluronic Acid: Enhanced Bioavailability and Biological Studies
- Vitamin E in dermatology