Effectiveness
79 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycine | HIGH | ||
coco-caprylate/caprate | HIGH | ||
macadamia ternifolia seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tocopherol | HIGH | ||
ginkgo biloba leaf extract |
MEDIUM
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butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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macadamia ternifolia seed oil | ||
olea europaea fruit oil | ||
cetearyl glucoside |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua | Plain old water |
2 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
3 | coco-caprylate/caprate | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
4 | macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil | Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients |
5 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
6 | (emulsifier from | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | olive oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
8 | cetearyl glucoside | Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
9 | butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
10 | simmondsia chinensis seed (jojoba) oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
11 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
12 | tocopherol (vitamin e | 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 |
13 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
14 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
15 | laminaria digitata extract | Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment |
16 | ginkgo biloba leaf extract | A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating |
17 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
18 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
19 | *, pel | The ingredient is not recognized |
20 | argon | |
21 | ium (geranium) graveolens*, | The ingredient is not recognized |
22 | magnesium aluminum silicate | Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation |
23 | (natural smectite | The ingredient is not recognized |
24 | clay | Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin |
25 | citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
26 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
27 | glycine | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function |
28 | *ingredient | The ingredient is not recognized |