Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Madecassoside + 6 moreWorks well
“It’s also infused with panthenol and three types of plant oil to reinforce the skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Calming Spot Clear Oil”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 2 moreMay help
This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Alcohol denat. + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Dipropylene glycol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract33%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAlcohol denat.~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Tocopherol~4.6–6.8%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolWater~2.9–4.3%
Butylene glycol~2.3–3.4%
- 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 glycolLavandula angustifolia oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oil1,2-hexanediol~0.85–1.3%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilTagetes minuta flower oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Abies sibirica oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.5–1.15%
- 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. 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractOcimum basilicum oil~0.5–1.2%
Madecassoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideMadecassic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiaticoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil20%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Dipropylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Alcohol denat., Tocopherol, Panthenol, Water, Butylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Abies sibirica oil, Centella asiatica extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Limonene, Linalool
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| PYUNKANG YULCalming Spot Clear OilYOUR PRODUCT | SkinLabMedicica Clear Spot Gel | SKIN&LABMedicica Clear Spot Gel | essen HERBTea Tree Probiotics Spot Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 45% |
| Price | $10.98 | $12.57+$1.59 | $11.30 | $17.00+$6.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Spot Clear Oil" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.45% - 1.05%, asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.80%, asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.75% and madecassic acid 0.40% - 0.95% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.60% - 5.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 3.60% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 10.98$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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