Effectiveness
90 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
magnesium aluminum silicate |
LOW
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH | ||
decyl oleate | HIGH | ||
isocetyl stearate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
ceteareth-20 | ||
isopropyl palmitate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
4 | ceteareth-20 | Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
5 | decyl oleate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | isopropyl palmitate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
7 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
8 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
9 | isocetyl stearate | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
10 | ammonium hydroxide | |
11 | arginine | An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
12 | isostearic acid | Used to create a nice product texture |
13 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
14 | magnesium aluminum silicate | Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation |
15 | dicetyl phosphate | |
16 | ceteth-10 phosphate | |
17 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
18 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
19 | butylene glycol | 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 |
20 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
21 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
22 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
23 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
24 | methylparaben | A preservative |