NATURE REPUBLIC

NATURE REPUBLIC Herbology Onion Recovery Cream

Name: NATURE REPUBLIC - Herbology Onion Recovery Cream
Brand: NATURE REPUBLIC

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Anti-aging

Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Helps improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin tone.”

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~0.6–1.4%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight 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)~0.1–0.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.25%

Evens skin tone

Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Works well

What the product description says

“Helps improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin tone.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.1–0.35%

Moisturizing

Side benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Glycerin + 18 more

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What the product description says

“Herbology Onion Recovery Cream”

From product name

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: ricinus communis seed oil, diisostearyl malate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~0.6–1.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.8%

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~2–2.9%

Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%

HexyldecanolKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.15–0.55%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight 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)~0.1–0.3%

CyanocobalaminKey activeEffect: HighCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin~0.05–0.25%

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin~2.7–4%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~1.4–2%

Hexyldecyl laurate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

Tribehenin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%

Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.45–1%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~0.35–0.85%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.55%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.05–0.2%

Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.35–0.8%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.1–0.35%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Allium cepa bulb extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Allium cepa bulb extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Mentha piperita extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.

Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Copaifera officinalis resinUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~1.4–2%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~3.4–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~2–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diisostearyl malate~1.6–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.4–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Hexyldecyl laurate~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hexyldecanol~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Niacinamide~0.6–1.4%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

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

More about Niacinamide

Tribehenin~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.35–0.8%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Magnesium sulfate~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Allium cepa bulb extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eruca sativa leaf extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mentha piperita extract~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rumex acetosella extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower oil

Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Copaifera officinalis resin~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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 glycyrrhizate

Adenosine~0.1–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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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Cyanocobalamin~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Maltodextrin~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Diisostearyl malate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Hexyldecyl laurate, Hexyldecanol, Niacinamide, Tribehenin, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Magnesium sulfate, Allium cepa bulb extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Rumex acetosella extract, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Copaifera officinalis resin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 7	5 of 7	5 of 7
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