skinChemists WKSS Men-Fix Face Rescue Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 9 moreWorks
“Enriched with Vitamin E and Mongongo Oil, the subtle tinted balm works as a lightweight foundation to correct redness and conceal blemishes whilst delivering intense moisture.”
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:
galactoarabinan, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Benzophenone-3, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Octocrylene~5.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateBenzophenone-3~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAcacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed cera/polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneTapioca starch~1.4–1.7%
Polysilicone-11~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeStearic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate se~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGalactoarabinan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Laureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77492~0.2–0.35%
Potassium oxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Potassium oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.15–0.25%
Potassium oxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed cera/polyglyceryl-3 esters, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tapioca starch, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Stearic acid, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Salicylic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Galactoarabinan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, C13-14 isoparaffin, Benzyl salicylate, Laureth-7, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77499, Unknown, Potassium oxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| skinChemistsWKSS Men-Fix Face Rescue MediumYOUR PRODUCT | Medipharma CosmeticsHaut in Balance Pigment/Age Spot Reducing Treatment Cream | Peter Thomas RothGoodbye Acne Treatment Gel | innisfreePore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask with Super Volcanic Clusters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | $27.50 | $44.00 | $19.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Retinol | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"skinChemists - WKSS Men-Fix Face Rescue Medium" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (galactoarabinan 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.95A$ in Australia and for 33.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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