PRODUCT REVIEW

MAXCLINIC Calming Energy Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.45%Beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "MAXCLINIC - Calming Energy Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. 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. Fructooligosaccharides, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, 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 (ceramide np, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, cyclohexasiloxane and glyceryl stearate) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.10%, asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.10%, madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.25% and madecassoside 0.10% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

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

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Baobab tree extract and hyaluronic acid quench your skin's thirst, while Jeju tea tree extract and six kinds of cica extracts soothes acne-prone skin.

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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: fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside

madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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.

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ficus carica fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ficus carica fruit extract 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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.

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

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

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Potential irritants

eclipta prostrata leaf extract 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 0.15% - 0.65%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria japonica extract 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

myristic acid 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Myristic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Madecassoside, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Ceramide np, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Adansonia digitata leaf extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Tocopherol, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Propolis extract, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: camellia japonica flower extract sodium acetylated hyaluronate +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide as +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: cholesterol cyclopentasiloxane +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +11 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 betaine +10 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: panthenol glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: retinol niacinamide +21 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	propolis extract Has skin benefit? thymus vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	limonene Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +20 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +84 more

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MAXCLINIC Calming Energy Cream

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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