Works for
Anti-agingZinc pca, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“Boosts other anti-aging treatments that follow.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 14 moreWorks
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.3–2.9%
- 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 copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDimethicone~1.7–2.1%
- 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 DimethiconeDicaprylyl carbonate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholNylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCapryloyl glycine~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineLauroyl lysine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilAllantoin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAlpinia galanga leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Theobroma cacao leaf cell extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium meyenii root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideOlea europaea fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractZinc pca~0.25–0.45%
- 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 pcaDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%
Passiflora incarnata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Passiflora incarnata extractPapaver rhoeas petal extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPolyvinylalcohol crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAnchusa arvensis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesAraucaria angustifolia seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Benzyl alcohol, Nylon-12 fluorescent brightener 230 salt, Parfum, Capryloyl glycine, Lauroyl lysine, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Allantoin, Alpinia galanga leaf extract, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Tetrasodium edta, Theobroma cacao leaf cell extract, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Olea europaea fruit extract, Zinc pca, Dehydroacetic acid, Passiflora incarnata extract, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Isopropyl alcohol, Polyvinylalcohol crosspolymer, Mica, Anchusa arvensis extract, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Araucaria angustifolia seed extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Xanthan gum, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NUXENuxellence EclatYOUR PRODUCT | RevolutionSalicylic Acid and Zinc PCA gel cream | REVOLUTION SKINCARESalicylic Acid & Zinc PCA Gel Cream | BABORSkinovage Balancing Cream 5.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | 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 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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