Liz Earle Cica Skin Restore Paste Tube
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Packed with essential fatty acids, the formula strengthens the skin’s natural barriers, restoring elasticity and encouraging repair.”
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Both a mask and a treatment, this hybrid formula will keep your skin hydrated for up to 48 hours.”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Working to unify your skin’s tone and texture, the treatment repairs and restores your skin’s natural barriers.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPropanediol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateEthylhexyl stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateXimenia americana seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideBorago officinalis seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractJojoba esters~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPanthenol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBisabolol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ximenia americana seed oil, Zinc oxide, Borago officinalis seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Jojoba esters, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Caprylyl glycol, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Liz EarleCica Skin Restore Paste TubeYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRedness Relieving Night Moisturizer | NiveaQ10 Power Sensitive Anti-Ageing Night Face Cream | Etude HouseSoonJung 2 Barrier Intensive Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $42.31 | $18.99−$23.32 | $14.53−$27.78 | $26.31−$16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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