Medix 5.5 Vitamin C + Turmeric Cream

Name: Medix 5.5 - Vitamin C + Turmeric Cream
Brand: Medix 5.5

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
ascorbic acid
ferulic acid
butyrospermum parkii butter
cetyl alcohol
dimethicone
glycerin
helianthus annuus extract
isopropyl myristate
pyrus malus fruit extract
synthetic beeswax
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"5 Vitamin C cream is the perfect combination of anti-aging ingredients with natural antioxidants."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains ferulic acid. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ferulic acid	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Vitamin C lotion helps promote even skin tone."

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WIMJ summary

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ferulic acid	MEDIUM
ascorbic acid	HIGH
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Vitamin C + Turmeric Cream"

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WIMJ summary

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, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
helianthus annuus extract	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ferulic acid	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
zingiber officinale root extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ceteareth-20
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	5.6% - 6.9%
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	3.9% - 4.8%
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	3.2% - 3.9%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	2.4% - 3%
ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties	2% - 2.4%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	1.6% - 2%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	1.4% - 1.7%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	1.2% - 1.5%
curcuma longa root extract A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant	0.9% - 1.1%
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking	0.65% - 1%
ferulic acid A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%	0.55% - 0.8%
zingiber officinale root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking	0.45% - 0.7%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.45% - 0.65%
panax ginseng root extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating	0.45% - 0.65%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	0.35% - 0.6%
helianthus annuus extract Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
oryza sativa bran extract Used to thicken the product consistency	0.3% - 0.55%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.25% - 0.45%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.25% - 0.5%
cetearyl ethylhexanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
isopropyl myristate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic	0.3% - 0.5%
cetearyl phosphate	0.2% - 0.4%
polyglyceryl-2 stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
synthetic beeswax Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.35%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.3%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.3%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.15%
ci 19140 A yellow dye	0.05% - 0.15%
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