Works for
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extract, AllantoinNot delivered
“This serum works hand in hand with the Style Black Head Brush Cleanser to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads overnight.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 7 moreWorks
“soothes and moisturizes the skin”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Albumen extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractDimethicone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSodium pca~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCarbomer~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDiethyl oxalate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyacrylamide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAluminum lactate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.1–0.4%
Laureth-23~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Laureth-7~0.1–0.35%
Allantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexyl stearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEcklonia cava extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Codium tomentosum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSorbitan oleate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Albumen extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Dimethicone, Sodium pca, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Diethyl oxalate, Menthol, Xanthan gum, Carica papaya fruit extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aluminum lactate, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-23, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Parfum, Ecklonia cava extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan oleate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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