Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Herbs Face Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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-blemish3 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tapioca starch~7.8–9.5%
Pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals
More about Pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrateProline~3.4–4.1%
Coffea arabica seed extract~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractLaminaria digitata extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractCalendula officinalis seed oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateXylitylglucoside~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolInulin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideAllantoin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 AllantoinPentylene glycol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~0.65–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinAvena sativa kernel extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 extractMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus limon seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Unknown, Tapioca starch, Pseudozyma epicola/camellia sinensis seed oil/glucose/malt extract/soybean flour/yeast extract ferment filtrate, Proline, Coffea arabica seed extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Calendula officinalis seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Allantoin, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Centella asiatica extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus limon seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Moon&RuneHerbs Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Be MinimalistSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | Step 4: MoisturizeSepicalm 03% Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $7.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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