Phymongshe

Phymongshe Aqua Marine Calming Gel

Name: Phymongshe - Aqua Marine Calming Gel
Brand: Phymongshe

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Laminaria japonica extract, Arginine + 12 more

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What the product description says

“An artifical colour free, multi-tasking moisturising gel for face and body.”

Source: Yesstyle

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: arginine, glycerin.

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: arginine.

Laminaria japonica extractKey activeEffect: HighSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.3%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.95–1.15%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~3.3–4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–3.3%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.45–0.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.3–0.55%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~4.4–5.4%

Althaea rosea root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations~0.3–0.55%

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderEffect: LowA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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~0.55–0.85%

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighA 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.~0.35–0.6%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.55–0.85%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.35–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.4–0.65%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Draba nemorosa extract—High~0.3–0.5%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.4%est.

Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1–1.2%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.

Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.7%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf powderA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.35–0.6%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laminaria japonica extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.15–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.3–7.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Butylene glycol~4.4–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Trehalose~3.3–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.7–3.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2.2–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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1,2-hexanediol~1–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.5–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Arginine~0.95–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Allantoin~0.55–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.55–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.45–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.4–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Inonotus obliquus extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Bambusa vulgaris extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Althaea rosea root extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Centella asiatica extract~0.35–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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.

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Corydalis ochotensis extract~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chenopodium album flower extract~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lactuca indica extract~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Draba nemorosa extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

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Laminaria japonica extract~0.15–0.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Kjellmaniella gyrata extract~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Gracilaria verrucosa extract~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Trehalose, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Propylene glycol, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Althaea rosea root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Corydalis ochotensis extract, Chenopodium album flower extract, Lactuca indica extract, Draba nemorosa extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Kjellmaniella gyrata extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Gracilaria verrucosa extract, Limonene