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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSucrose, Beta-glucan + 9 moreGood evidence
“Brand from South Korea MISSHA. Benefits With 95% of CICA Aloe Complex to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice95%
- 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 juiceAlcohol~24–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholWater~9–13.5%
Saussurea involucrata extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalateRhodiola rosea root extract~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava leaf extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinchona succirubra bark extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.3–2%
- 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 extractAbronia villosa leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglutamic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidDioscorea japonica root extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseWater~0.55–1.25%
Dipropylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAllantoin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 AllantoinGlycerin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinChondrus crispus extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCladosiphon okamuranus extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateC12-14 hydroxyalkyl maltitol ether~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Hydrolyzed corn starch~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchTriethanolamine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBeta-glucan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucan1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Sucrose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alcohol, Water, Saussurea involucrata extract, Unknown, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Cinchona succirubra bark extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Abronia villosa leaf extract, Polyglutamic acid, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf, Sucrose, Unknown, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Glyceryl polyacrylate, C12-14 hydroxyalkyl maltitol ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Beta-glucan, 1,2-hexanediol, Sucrose, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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