PRODUCT REVIEW
Rohto Mentholatum Episteme Night Concentrate Repair Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Episteme Night Concentrate Repair Cream
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
hydrolyzed collagen
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
phytosteryl macadamiate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
symphytum officinale leaf extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
parfum
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algae extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
oenothera biennis oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
symphytum officinale leaf extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
parfum
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algae extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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All ingredients
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
butylene glycol
3.4% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Lauroyl glutamic acid, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitol, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Algae extract, Unknown, Oenothera biennis oil, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Honey, Unknown, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Roe extract, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Lauroyl lysine, Cetearyl glucoside, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Unknown, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Peg-8, Avena sativa kernel extract, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Assessment report on Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and/or Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., radix
- The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol