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mixsoon Centella Asiatica Stick Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Brand from South Korea mixsoon. Benefits A stick-type balm that hydrates and soothe skin on the go.
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.4% -
8%
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
corallina officinalis extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Tocopheryl Acetate and Alpha-bisabolol for extra wrinkle-improving and skin brightening effects.
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.6%
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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.
bisabolol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
dicaprylyl carbonate
5.1% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.4% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Silica, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Synthetic wax, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Macadamia seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters behenate, Ceresin, Microcrystalline wax, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan olivate, Bisabolol, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Silica silylate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Amber powder, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Melia azedarach
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- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
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- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
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- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergen
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health