Mary&May - Buy Mary May Cica Soothing Sun Cream Mini in Australia - Korean Skin Care

Mary&May Buy Mary May Cica Soothing Sun Cream Mini in Australia - Korean Skin Care

Efficacy100/100

Works for:

based on ingredients and %
  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-blemish
  • Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

  • Irritation risk: medium
  • Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Niacinamide1.6% - 2%Centella asiatica extract0.3% - 0.5%Centella asiatica leaf extract0.25% - 0.45%
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Product Summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Mary&May - Buy Mary May Cica Soothing Sun Cream Mini in Australia - Korean Skin Care" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Betaine, glycerin, inositol, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (coco-caprylate/caprate, dibutyl adipate, pentylene glycol and behenyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

  • We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.60% - 2.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
  • Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
  • Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.10% - 0.15%, madecassic acid 0.10% - 0.20%, madecassoside 0.15% - 0.30% and asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.30% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and centella asiatica extract

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 0.95A$ in Australia.

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