Effectiveness
61 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycerin | HIGH | ||
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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beta-glucan |
LOW
| ||
centella asiatica extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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beta-glucan | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
ceramide np |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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methylpropanediol | ||
centella asiatica extract | ||
ficus carica fruit extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua | Plain old water |
2 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
3 | 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 |
4 | methylpropanediol | Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation |
5 | biosaccharide gum-1 | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin |
6 | hydrogenated polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | isodecyl neopentanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss. |
8 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
9 | ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer | Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions |
10 | dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer | Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture |
11 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
12 | ceramide np | 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 |
13 | hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
14 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
15 | eclipta prostrata leaf extract | |
16 | centella asiatica extract | 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. |
17 | ficus carica (fig) fruit extract | A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect |
18 | amaranthus caudatus seed extract | |
19 | ulmus davidiana (elm) root extract | |
20 | fructooligosaccharides | Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
21 | hydrogenated lecithin | 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. |
22 | polyglyceryl-10 laurate | Helps water and oil mix together |
23 | beta-glucan | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
24 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
25 | polyquaternium-51 | An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin |
26 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
27 | butylene glycol | 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 |
28 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
29 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |