Judging from the ingredient list, "Schrammek - Blemish balm" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Schrammek - Blemish balm ticks this box. Panthenol, propylene glycol and sorbitol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, beeswax, cera alba and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.50% - 0.75%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.75% - 1.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitamin c, vitamin e, allantoin and jojoba oil

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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: panthenol, propylene glycol.

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: beeswax, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

cera alba 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

triticum vulgare germ oil 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Blemish balm

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

allantoin 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

glycyrrhiza glabra root extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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propylene glycol 2.3% - 2.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

isopropyl palmitate 3.6% - 4.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycine soja oil 5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

titanium dioxide 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Titanium dioxide, Isopropyl palmitate, Talc, Propylene glycol, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Zinc oxide, Zea mays germ oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Sodium chloride, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Alcohol, Sorbitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 77492, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77499, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491, Unknown, Potassium oxide

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid panthenol +13 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: ferulic acid hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide ferulic acid +13 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +4 more Other: creatine glycerin +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: glycerin glycine +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil glycerin	Common: ascorbic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: madecassoside acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: panthenol bisabolol +4 more Other: retinyl palmitate centella asiatica leaf extract +9 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit?	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more

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Anti-blemish

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Evens skin tone

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