Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula Rose All DayTri-phase Beauty Elixir

Name: Physicians Formula - Rose All DayTri-phase Beauty Elixir
Brand: Physicians Formula

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone + 8 more

Works

What the product description says

“This multi-tasking miracle instantly preps, brightens and hydrates skin for a radiant glow.”

Source: Well

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: terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, caprylyl glycol.

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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~25–38%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~6.2–9.3%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~2.9–4.4%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.4–3.7%

Stearyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%

Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

Lycium barbarum fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.3–0.75%

Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~3.3–4.9%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.8%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.45–1%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 1 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Lycium barbarum fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.3–0.75%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~3.3–4.9%

Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~3.3–4.9%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~1–1.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~25–38%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.45–1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 flagged

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

Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–38%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Dimethicone~6.2–9.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Water~4.9–7.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~3.3–4.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Dimethiconol~2.9–4.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.4–3.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sodium chloride~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Stearyl dimethicone~1.5–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Pullulan~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.45–1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.3–0.75%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tin oxide~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Ci 75470~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Mica~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 3/5

A red dye

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Dimethiconol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium chloride, Stearyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Pullulan, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Disodium edta, Rosa canina fruit oil, Citric acid, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ci 75470, Mica, Ci 16035, Titanium dioxide

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