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MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreWorks
“Light-as-air yet immensely conditioning, Mawena's Rose Bamboo Floral Essence lends your skin an instant hit of hydration as it wards against the effects of environmental aggressors.Held in weighty, sustainably-minded glass vessels that will look endlessly chic on your vanity, this French-made range is committed to vegan, cruelty-free and organic skin care.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit water, Rosa damascena flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Citrus limon fruit water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower water~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~4.6–7%
- 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 GlycerinLactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fermented bamboo. It is mainly used to improve the product texture
More about Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrateWater~2.7–4.1%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactic acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLitchi chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateIngredient list view
Citrus limon fruit water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate, Water, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
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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.
| MawenaRose Bamboo Floral EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sFerulic Brew Facial Treatment Essence with Lactic Acid | HydroPeptideClarifying Toner - Balance Control Pads | Kopari BeautyCoconut Renewal AHA Toner with 8.6% Triple-Powered AHAs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $44.04 | $51.00 | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Mawena - Rose Bamboo Floral Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.50% - 2.20%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.70% and glycerin 4.60% - 7.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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