Effectiveness
50 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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xanthan gum | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylyl glycol | ||
parfum | ||
menthoxypropanediol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | kaolin | A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
3 | 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 |
4 | microcrystalline cellulose | |
5 | bentonite | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
6 | propylene glycol isoceteth-3 acetate | |
7 | zinc oxide | A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant |
8 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
9 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
10 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
11 | cellulose gum | Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions |
12 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
13 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 | 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 |
15 | menthoxypropanediol | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
16 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
17 | 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. |
18 | tetrasodium edta | Helps to stabilize the product formulation |
19 | peg-12 dimethicone | |
20 | . may contain/peut contenir/(+/-): | The ingredient is not recognized |
21 | ci 77891 (titanium dioxide | 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 |
22 | ci 77007 | |
23 | ultramarines | |
24 | ci 77491 | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |
25 | ci 77492 | A colorant. Usually well-tolerated |
26 | ci 77499 | An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated |
27 | iron oxides | A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating |