Effectiveness
78 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
c12-15 alkyl benzoate | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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dipeptide-2 |
MEDIUM
| ||
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 |
MEDIUM
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
pentylene glycol | ||
peg-75 stearate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | triisocetyl citrate | |
3 | , stearyl | The ingredient is not recognized |
4 | stearoyl stearate, dimethicone | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
5 | c12-15 alkyl benzoate | Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
6 | 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 |
7 | 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 |
8 | butylene glycol | 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 |
9 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
10 | olea europaea (olive) fruit | |
11 | juice, | The ingredient is not recognized |
12 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
13 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
14 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
15 | 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 |
16 | dipeptide-2 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
17 | palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
18 | oligopeptide-24 | |
19 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
20 | peg-75 stearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
21 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
22 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
23 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
24 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract | |
25 | steareth-20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
26 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
27 | aminomethyl propanol | Used to adjust the pH in formulations |
28 | ceteth-20 | Helps water and oil mix together |
29 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
30 | hydrolyzed wheat protein | Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten |
31 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
32 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
33 | glycosaminoglycans | Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
34 | dipotassium glycyrrhizate | 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 |
35 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
36 | hesperidin methyl chalcone | Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation |
37 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |