Effectiveness
80 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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dimethiconol | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
laminaria digitata extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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parfum | ||
argania spinosa kernel oil | ||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
2 | dimethiconol | A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
3 | amodimethicone | Helps create a silky product texture |
4 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
5 | argania spinosa kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
6 | ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating |
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 | crithmum maritimum extract | |
9 | laminaria digitata extract | Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment |
10 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
11 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
12 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |