Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
azelaic acid |
MEDIUM
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allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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azelaic acid | HIGH | ||
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract |
LOW
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salicylic acid |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
azelaic acid | HIGH | ||
allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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dimethicone | HIGH | ||
allantoin | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
allantoin | HIGH | ||
bisabolol |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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azelaic acid | HIGH | ||
adenosine |
LOW
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glycyrrhiza glabra root extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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salicylic acid | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
methyl glucose sesquistearate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | salicylic acid | 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) |
2 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
3 | azelaic acid | Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals |
4 | c12-15 alkyl benzoate | Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
5 | 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 |
6 | methyl glucose sesquistearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
7 | 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 |
8 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
9 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
10 | dimethicone | 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 |
11 | salicylic acid | 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) |
12 | adenosine | Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
13 | glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract | A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
14 | boerhavia diffusa root extract | |
15 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
16 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
17 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
18 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
19 | sclerotium gum | Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
20 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
21 | butylene glycol | 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 |
22 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |