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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Target signs of ageing with SkinCeuticals Face Cream ; a lightweight, quick-absorbing formula that utilises botanical ingredients to promote a smooth, youthful-looking complexion.
glycine soja protein
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
tocopherol
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Face Cream for Age Related Skin Damage
dimethicone
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
tocopherol
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
rose flower oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
glycine soja protein
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
silybum marianum extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
propylene glycol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.45% -
0.65%
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.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
tocopherol
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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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Potential irritants
silybum marianum extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
propylene glycol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.45% -
0.65%
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.
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
glycerin
4.4% -
5.3%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 39-c, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Silybum marianum extract, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Bis-peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Laureth-7, Cucumis sativus extract, Methylparaben, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butylparaben, Cananga odorata flower oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rose flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Ethylparaben, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glycine soja protein, Propylparaben, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components