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Neulii Derma Ectocica 23 Emulsion

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%Beta-glucan 0.8% - 1.2%

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Product summary

"Neulii - Derma Ectocica 23 Emulsion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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). Dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, cetyl ethylhexanoate and glyceryl stearate 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

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 1.90% - 2.30%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
Adenosine 0.25% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.10% - 0.25%, madecassic acid 0.15% - 0.25%, asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25% and madecassoside 0.20% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: dipotassium glycyrrhizate and stearic acid

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive 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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps reduce wrinkles and brighten up 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.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside, madecassoside.

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.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Helps reduce wrinkles and brighten up skin tone.

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: madecassoside.

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.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ectoin helps protect and strengthen dry skin.

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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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

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

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

madecassic acid 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-blemish

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.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

paeonia suffruticosa root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

beta-glucan 0.8% - 1.2%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.2% - 0.4%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.3% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Beta-glucan, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ectoin, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Palmitic acid, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Cynanchum atratum extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Linalool, Limonene

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Key ingredients	madecassoside niacinamide +10 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-3 +18 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +16 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +6 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 ceramide eop +15 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +6 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +5 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: ceramide np panthenol +7 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more Other: salicylic acid panthenol +8 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more Other: oligopeptide-1 ceramide 1 +38 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 panthenol +10 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +6 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +6 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +5 more Other: panthenol centella asiatica extract +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +34 more	hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +22 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +104 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +40 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neulii Derma Ectocica 23 Emulsion

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-oxidation

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