PRODUCT REVIEW
PCA SKIN Apres Peel Hydrating Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Apres Peel Hydrating Balm
triticum vulgare germ oil
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
fructooligosaccharides
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
triticum vulgare germ oil
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ oil
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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olea europaea fruit oil
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
glycerin
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Lecithin, Soy isoflavones, Polysorbate 80, Alcohol denat., Xanthan gum, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Allantoin, Vitex agnus castus extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Fructooligosaccharides, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol