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MoisturizingCentella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate + 7 moreWorks
“deeply hydrates”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.8–8.3%
- 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 juiceButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- 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 glycolCentella asiatica extract~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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. 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePropylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAllantoin~0.95–1.15%
- 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 AllantoinZingiber officinale extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Methylpropanediol~0.55–0.85%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Chrysanthellum indicum extract~0.45–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCaramel~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.15–0.25%
Sodium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylene glycol, Allantoin, Zingiber officinale extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Chlorphenesin, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Caramel, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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