Philosophy Nature In A Jar Cica Complex Recovery Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin + 16 moreGood evidence
“Nature In A Jar Cica Complex Recovery Moisturizer”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, adansonia digitata seed oil.
Anti-agingCentella asiatica leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Clinical Results In 4-week self-assessment study with 114 women aged 30–50 , Skin felt instantly soothed , In 4 weeks, skin looks and feels recovered and revived In an 8-week clinical study with 43 women aged 30–50 , In 2 weeks, users reported improved skin radiance, texture, and tone”
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractLimited evidence
“Soothing Cica or Tiger Grass works to calm irritation and redness for a more even complexion, reducing sensations of sensitivity.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateDicaprylyl carbonate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetearyl olivate~1.9–2.3%
Sorbitan olivate~1.6–1.9%
Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterC9-12 alkane~0.8–1.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCarbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCitrullus lanatus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateOpuntia tuna fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrolyzed soy flour~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agave americana leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
- 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 juiceCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Adansonia digitata fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phospholipids~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractTocopherol~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 TocopherolGlycyrrhiza glabra rhizome/root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaramel~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C9-12 alkane, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carbomer, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Opuntia tuna fruit extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Agave americana leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Phospholipids, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Citronellol, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza glabra rhizome/root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caramel
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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