Rilastil

Rilastil ACNESTIL PB SOOTHING SEBUM-NORMALISING GEL

Name: Rilastil - ACNESTIL PB SOOTHING SEBUM-NORMALISING GEL
Brand: Rilastil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Ectoin + 7 more

Works

What the product description says

“It gives optimal comfort to the skin thanks to its soothing and anti-reddening action, normalizes sebum secretion, restoring skin’s physiological hydration. *In vivo test”

Source: N/A

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.2–4.8%

EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.6–3.9%

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.2%

Chondrus crispus powderKey activeEffect: MediumA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~1.7–2.5%

Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~1–1.6%

MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~5.7–8.6%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.45–1%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.05–0.25%

Anti-blemish

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“ACNESTIL PB SOOTHING SEBUM-NORMALISING GEL”

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.7–8.6%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.2–1.9%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.05–0.25%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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 powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.2–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~5.7–8.6%

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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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ectoin~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~2.2–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Chondrus crispus powder~1.7–2.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Carrageenan~1.2–1.9%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Lactobacillus ferment~1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Hydrolyzed yeast protein~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butylene glycol~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Mannitol~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Ectoin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Chondrus crispus powder, Carrageenan, Lactobacillus ferment, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Mannitol, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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	RilastilACNESTIL PB SOOTHING SEBUM-NORMALISING GELYOUR PRODUCT	BasiclabMoisturizing face Emu-gel with 4% Ectoine	BiodermaPhotoderm After-Sun Soothing Cream	SKIN&LABEctoin Recovery Gel Cream
Match	—	38%	35%	34%
Price	—	$42.70	$16.76	$20.34
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	3 of 5	2 of 5
Key difference	—	Gluconolactone	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Madecassoside
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoagingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face studyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
5
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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