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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Whether you wax or shave, this soothing balm is formulated with nourishing oils to help keep your skin calm and moisturised after hair removal.
caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
echium plantagineum seed oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
bisabolol
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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)
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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dicaprylyl carbonate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Isononyl isononanoate, Camelina sativa seed oil, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Palmitic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Parfum, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Xanthan gum, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Sodium cocoyl amino acids, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Salix alba bark extract, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Citric acid, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Sarcosine, Tartaric acid, Cyclopia intermedia leaf extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Lactic acid, Polysorbate 80, Alcohol, Magnesium aspartate, Potassium aspartate, Sorbitan oleate, Lecithin, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Sodium benzoate, Vitex agnus castus extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cyclodextrin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongolia
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Aroma volatiles of pequi fruit (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.)
- Healing fats of the skin: the structural and immunologic roles of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction