Nuhanciam Anti-Imperfection Face Cream
Works for
0 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingZinc pca, TocopherolLimited evidence
“This key ingredient destroys bacteria on the skin's surface and inside cutaneous micro-lines, including follicular openings.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Salicylic acidLimited evidence
“Salicylic Acid which opens up the skin's pores and helps target spots and blemishes 2.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidWeak evidence
“It also offers powerful skin repair action, preventing the appearance of red or brown marks on the skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Zinc pca, Squalane + 10 moreGood evidence
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, zinc pca.
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Copaifera officinalis resinMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsopentyldiol~2.1–3.2%
Arachidyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCopaifera officinalis resin~1.5–2.3%
Behenyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateArachidyl glucoside~0.5–1.2%
Squalane~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeSalicylic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarapa guaianensis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
More about Carapa guaianensis seed oilEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilZinc pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaSilver~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Arachidyl alcohol, Copaifera officinalis resin, Behenyl alcohol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Arachidyl glucoside, Squalane, Dimethicone, Salicylic acid, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Zinc pca, Silver, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Glycine soja oil, Sorbitan isostearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil
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| NuhanciamAnti-Imperfection Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsBlemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | SEKKISEIJUNKISUI Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | $20.00 | — | $62.00+$42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Betaine | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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