OleHenriksen Cold Plunge™ Pore Remedy Moisturizer
Works for
Evens skin toneCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid + 2 moreMay help
“Plus, it smoothes uneven skin texture and targets the look of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.”
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 6 moreWorks
“Cold Plunge™ Pore Remedy Moisturizer”
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.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium salicylate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Plus, it smoothes uneven skin texture and targets the look of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.”
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.These ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, sodium salicylate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Lift and loosen pore-clogging dead skin cells. . Alpine Willowherb Extract.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“94% of users agree this product detoxifies pores .”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDicaprylyl carbonate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinIsopentyldiol~2.3–2.9%
Cetearyl olivate~2–2.4%
Polysorbate 60~1.7–2%
Sorbitan olivate~1.4–1.8%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDimethicone~0.8–1.2%
- 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 DimethiconePseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSalicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acidSodium polyacrylate starch~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchMenthyl lactate~0.45–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEpilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChondrus crispus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium salicylate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolCi 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Cetearyl olivate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan olivate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Stearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Salicylic acid, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Epilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium salicylate, Tocopherol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| OleHenriksenCold Plunge™ Pore Remedy MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNormaderm Hydrating Care | GarnierPure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser | Colleen Rothschild BeautyWeightless Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 79% | 77% |
| Price | $20.00 | $6.68−$13.32 | $6.26−$13.74 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Phenylethyl Resorcinol | Sodium Polyacrylate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 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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