Polaar Men

Polaar Men Ice Antiaging Cream

Name: Polaar Men - Ice Antiaging Cream
Brand: Polaar Men

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chondrus crispus extract + 6 more

Works

What the product description says

“Ice Antiaging Cream”

From product name

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: algae extract, polyglycerin-6.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–2.3%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.4–0.95%

Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.15–0.65%

Alteromonas ferment extractKey activeEffect: HighA marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking~0.05–0.25%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~4.7–7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.5–5.3%

C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.2–1.8%

Anti-aging

Algae extract

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Delivering a boost of moisture and nutrients to the skin, the face cream helps to diminish the appearance of wrinkles to promote a youthful-looking complexion.”

Source: Lookfantastic CA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Algae extractEffect: LowPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.25%est.

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.5–5.3%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.4–0.95%est.

Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Octyldodecanol~4.7–7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Pentylene glycol~3.5–5.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Silica~2.6–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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C15-19 alkane~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.95%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polyglycerin-6~0.2–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.6%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Algae extract~0.15–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Alteromonas ferment extract~0.05–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.01–0.1%

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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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene glycol, Silica, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C15-19 alkane, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Chondrus crispus extract, O-cymen-5-ol, Polyglycerin-6, Sorbitan oleate, Algae extract, Sorbitan isostearate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Limonene, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrolresearchgate.net
2
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
3
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org

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