Effectiveness
80 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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panthenol | HIGH | ||
sodium pca | HIGH | ||
cholesterol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid |
MEDIUM
| ||
camellia sinensis leaf extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
hamamelis virginiana water | ||
pentylene glycol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water/aqua/eau | Plain old water |
2 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 | hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water | A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
4 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
5 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
6 | 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 |
7 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
8 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
9 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
10 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
11 | peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
13 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
15 | citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | A highly irritating fragrance |
16 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
17 | juniperus mexicana oil | |
18 | hydrogenated lecithin | Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
19 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil | An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
20 | citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
21 | eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
22 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
23 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin |
24 | butylene glycol | 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 |
25 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
26 | peg-800 | |
27 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
28 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
29 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
30 | aleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
31 | camellia sinensis leaf extract | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
32 | trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract | |
33 | octanediol | |
34 | sh-oligopeptide-1 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
35 | sh-polypeptide-1 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
36 | sh-oligopeptide-2 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
37 | sh-polypeptide-22 | |
38 | sh-polypeptide-45 | |
39 | sh-polypeptide-8 | |
40 | sh-polypeptide-9 |