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NEEDLY Cicachid Relief Cream

Name: NEEDLY - Cicachid Relief Cream
Brand: NEEDLY

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

22 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Needly Cicachid Relief Cream is a refreshing, moisturizing cream that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.”

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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: anhydroxylitol, diglycerin.

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: vinyl dimethicone, cetyl ethylhexanoate.

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

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA 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.~1–1.45%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.3–0.75%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.35–0.8%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.2–0.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

Vinyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%

XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.45–1.05%

Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps 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~0.15–0.65%

AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.35–0.85%

DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

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~4.7–7%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.35–0.75%

Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansKey active· HumectantEffect: HighLong sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~0.3–0.7%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~3.8–5.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.4–2.2%

Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.35–0.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2–3%

PanthenolUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.75%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.6%

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~0.2–0.7%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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.~1–1.45%

Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps 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~0.15–0.65%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.2–0.7%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.35–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Salvia officinalis oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.9–1.4%est.

Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.15–0.65%est.

Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.4–2.2%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~1–1.45%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Benzyl glycolHelps dissolve other ingredients and preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

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Chamaecyparis obtusa water~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~4.7–7%

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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Methyl trimethicone~4.8–7.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

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Dicaprylyl ether~3.8–5.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Water~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Propanediol~1.6–2.4%

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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Pentylene glycol~1.4–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Centella asiatica extract~1–1.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-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.

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Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.9–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Artemisia capillaris extract~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xylitylglucoside~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Xylitol~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.3–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.2–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Allantoin~0.15–0.6%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ceramide np~0.3–0.75%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Diglycerin~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Beta-glucan~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

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

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Sodium phytate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Vincetoxicum atratum extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Althaea rosea flower extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tromethamine~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Cetearyl olivate~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.3–0.7%

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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Polyquaternium-51~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%

Under-dosed

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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Citric acid~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ocimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Vinyl dimethicone~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl glycol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products

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Carbomer~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Glycerin, Methyl trimethicone, Dicaprylyl ether, Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ceramide np, Diglycerin, Beta-glucan, Sodium phytate, Sodium citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan olivate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vincetoxicum atratum extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Tromethamine, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyquaternium-51, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Salvia officinalis oil, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Vinyl dimethicone, Benzyl glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum

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Product summary

"NEEDLY - Cicachid Relief Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. NEEDLY - Cicachid Relief Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (anhydroxylitol, diglycerin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, vinyl dimethicone, cetyl ethylhexanoate, dicaprylyl ether and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and allantoin

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.