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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Calming Cream
asiatic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
dimethiconol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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Anti-aging
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Anti-oxidation
asiaticoside
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
madecassoside
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
c12-14 isoparaffin
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
centella asiatica leaf extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
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Potential irritants
c12-14 isoparaffin
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
butylene glycol
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, C13-16 isoparaffin, C12-14 isoparaffin, 1,2-hexanediol, Vinyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated olive oil lauryl esters, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Caprylyl methicone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mannitol, Arachidyl glucoside, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Xanthan gum, Arachidyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Behenyl alcohol, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 77289
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
- Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol