Effectiveness
68 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
pantolactone | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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palmitoyl tripeptide-5 |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
caffeine | ||
ceteareth-20 |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water/aqua/eau | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | ethylhexyl olivate | |
4 | 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 |
5 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
6 | 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 |
7 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
8 | stearyl alcohol | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
9 | isostearyl alcohol | |
10 | caprylyl methicone | A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin |
11 | octyldodecyl myristate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
12 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
13 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
14 | ceramide np | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
15 | ceteareth-20 | Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
16 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
17 | hydrolyzed collagen | A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
18 | palmitoyl tripeptide-5 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
19 | oligopeptide-2 | |
20 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
21 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
22 | dunaliella salina extract | A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin |
23 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
24 | pantolactone | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
25 | fucus vesiculosus extract | |
26 | arnica montana flower extract | A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin |
27 | hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract | A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking |
28 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
29 | linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil | |
30 | oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
31 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
32 | prunus persica (peach) kernel oil | |
33 | ethylcellulose | |
34 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
35 | myristic acid | Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic |
36 | dimethicone crosspolymer | Used to create a thicker product texture |
37 | hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer | Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products |
38 | glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency |
39 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
40 | polysilicone-11 | A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel |
41 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
42 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
43 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
44 | 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 |
45 | butylene glycol cocoate | |
46 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
47 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
48 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
49 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
50 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
51 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
52 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
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