Effectiveness
41 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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camellia oleifera seed oil | HIGH | ||
panthenol | HIGH | ||
faex extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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rosa damascena flower water | ||
camellia oleifera seed oil | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | rosa damascena flower water | Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating |
2 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
3 | cetearyl ethylhexanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
4 | triheptanoin | A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
5 | camellia oleifera seed oil | An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish |
6 | caprylic/ capric triglyceride | 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 |
7 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
8 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
9 | cetearyl glucoside | Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
10 | rosa canina (rose hip) fruit oil | A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
11 | butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) | 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 |
12 | myristyl myristate | An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic |
13 | dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline | Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness |
14 | lauryl laurate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 | oryzanol | An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin |
16 | palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein | |
17 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
18 | vaccinium vitis-idaea (lingonberry) seed oil | |
19 | hexapeptide-11 | |
20 | safflower glyceride | |
21 | / palm oil | The ingredient is not recognized |
22 | aminopropanediol | |
23 | esters, | The ingredient is not recognized |
24 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
25 | sodium hydroxymethylglycinate | A preservative. Can be irritating |
26 | tocopherol | 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 |
27 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
28 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
29 | faex (yeast) extract | Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |