MIGUHARA Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide ap, Ceramide np + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Bestsellers include the Ultra Whitening Ampoule Origin that brightens skin and blurs blemishes, and the Big 3 Step Whitening Mask Pack that brightens and moisturizes skin while enhancing skin elasticity. All”
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, butylene 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, ceramide ap, ceramide np
Anti-blemishAllantoinWeak evidence
“Bestsellers include the Ultra Whitening Ampoule Origin that brightens skin and blurs blemishes, and the Big 3 Step Whitening Mask Pack that brightens and moisturizes skin while enhancing skin elasticity. All”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis extract, Butyrospermum parkii butterModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Camellia sinensis extract~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractButylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3.6%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~2.3–3.4%
- 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 butterGlycerin~1.9–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinYeast ferment extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Hydrogenated coconut oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ethylhexyl stearate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateBacillus ferment~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentCeramide np~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide 1~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Allantoin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCucumis melo seed extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~0.05–0.25%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinIngredient list view
Water, Camellia sinensis extract, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Unknown, Yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Ethylhexyl stearate, Bacillus ferment, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide 1, Allantoin, Cucumis melo seed extract, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated lecithin
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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.
| MIGUHARAGreen Tea Calming Essence Cream OriginYOUR PRODUCT | Key SoulcareSKIN TRANSFORMATION CREAM FRAGRANCE FREE | Skin + MeSoothe + Smooth Rich Moisturiser | PAPA RECIPEMild Derma Ectoin 1% Cream Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $20.88 | — | — | $23.99+$3.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "MIGUHARA - Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. MIGUHARA - Green Tea Calming Essence Cream Origin ticks this box. Glycerin 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). Ceramide 1, ceramide np, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 1 0.20% - 0.75%, ceramide ap 0.20% - 0.75% and ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). 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.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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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Sources cited in this review
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