PRODUCT REVIEW
MISSHA Magic Cushion SPF50+/PA+++ #23
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
adenosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
niacinamide
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Bamboo extract and baobab ingredient give hydration with soft soothing skin care.
dimethicone
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
persea gratissima oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
cereus grandiflorus flower extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
adenosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Sun protection
titanium dioxide
8.2% -
10%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
iron oxides
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Micro cover pigment cover blemishes giving silky skin look.
niacinamide
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
60/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
adenosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
titanium dioxide
8.2% -
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
cyclopentasiloxane
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Titanium dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Peg-8 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Iron oxides, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Peg-8, Magnesium sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Stearic acid, Iron oxides, Alumina, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Iron oxides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Water, Disodium edta, Silica, Rosa canina fruit oil, Boron nitride, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Xylitol, Peg-32, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Bambusa vulgaris water, Dipropylene glycol, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Oxygen, Tocopherol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
- ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM
- Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapy
- Vitamin E in dermatology