Effectiveness
76 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
glycerin | HIGH | ||
panthenol | HIGH | ||
caprylyl glycol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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tocopheryl acetate | ||
propylene glycol | ||
rosa damascena flower water |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | ingredients: | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
3 | kaolin | A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
4 | 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 |
5 | microcrystalline cellulose | |
6 | bentonite | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
7 | propylene glycol isoceteth-3 acetate | |
8 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
9 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
10 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
11 | peg-12 dimethicone | |
12 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
13 | cellulose gum | Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions |
14 | rosa damascena flower water | Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating |
15 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
16 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
17 | menthoxypropanediol | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
18 | tetrasodium edta | Helps to stabilize the product formulation |
19 | acetic acid | |
20 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
21 | tin oxide | A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation |
22 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
23 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
24 | . may contain/peut contenir/(+/-): | The ingredient is not recognized |
25 | titanium dioxide (ci 77891 | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
26 | carmine (ci 75470 | A colorant. Can be an allergen |
27 | iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
28 | ci 77492 | A colorant. Usually well-tolerated |
29 | yellow 5 (ci 19140 | A yellow dye |
30 | zinc oxide | A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant |
31 | (ci 77947). | The ingredient is not recognized |