Effectiveness
38 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
hexyldecanol | HIGH | ||
prunus armeniaca kernel oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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argania spinosa kernel oil | ||
c12-16 alcohols | ||
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | lippia citriodora leaf | The ingredient is not recognized |
2 | water | Plain old water |
3 | argania spinosa kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
4 | dicaprylyl ether | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients |
5 | aqua/water | Plain old water |
6 | c12-16 alcohols | |
7 | macadamia integrifolia seed oil | A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 | 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 |
9 | hexyldecanol | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
10 | hexyldecyl laurate | |
11 | lauroyl lysine | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture |
12 | behenyl alcohol | Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
13 | glyceryl stearate citrate | Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin |
14 | oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides | |
15 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil | An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
16 | cocos nucifera (coconut) oil | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
17 | hydrogenated coconut oil | |
18 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | 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 |
19 | hydrogenated lecithin | Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
20 | palmitic acid | An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
21 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
22 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
23 | capryloyl glycine | |
24 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
25 | oryza sativa cera | |
26 | oryza sativa (rice) bran wax | |
27 | tocopherol | 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 |
28 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
29 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
30 | hydrogenated apricot kernel oil | |
31 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | 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 |
32 | citrus clementina fruit extract | |
33 | phytic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics |
34 | beta-caryophyllene | |
35 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
36 | papaver rhoeas petal extract | |
37 | anthemis nobilis flower oil | An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin |
38 | vanilla planifolia fruit extract | A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
39 | pyrus communis (pear) seed extract | |
40 | brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols | Help soften the upper layer of the skin |
41 | prunus amygdalus amara (bitter almond) kernel oil | |
42 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
43 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
44 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
45 | [n4406/a]. | The ingredient is not recognized |