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“Brand from South Korea Ottie. Benefits A vegan essence water contains organic carrot juice from Jeju and plant-based extracts to soothe and moisturize the skin.”
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, saccharomyces ferment filtrate.
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: glycine soja oil, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium 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%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Daucus carota sativa root water~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Hydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.45–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycyrrhizateGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.4%
- 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 oilCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateViola mandshurica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateTaraxacum officinale leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolOryza sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycine max seed extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractBeta-carotene~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Daucus carota sativa root water, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta prostrata extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Parfum, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Allantoin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycine soja oil, Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Beta-carotene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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