PRODUCT REVIEW
Skinfix barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser
carbomer
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
cholesterol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
lithothamnion calcareum extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
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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Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
2.1% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
squalene
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
lithothamnion calcareum extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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glycerin
4.8% -
5.9%
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
sodium cocoyl isethionate
4.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Coconut acid, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Sodium chloride, Sodium isethionate, Ectoin, Squalene, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Hexapeptide-11, Ceramide eop, Propanediol, Hydroxyectoin, Niacinamide, Amylopectin, Bacillus/soybean ferment extract, Folic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Inulin, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Lecithin, Acetyl glutamine, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Lactic acid, Phytosterols, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglutamic acid, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmetics
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucoside
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- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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