Effectiveness
93 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | HIGH | ||
cocamidopropyl betaine | HIGH | ||
peg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | ||
cocamidopropyl betaine | ||
acrylates copolymer |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water/aqua/eau | Plain old water |
2 | sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate | Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin |
3 | cocamidopropyl betaine | Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen |
4 | peg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate | |
5 | hydrogenated jojoba oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | acrylates copolymer | Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency |
7 | vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract | |
8 | saccharum officinarum extract | Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
9 | acer saccharum extract | A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds |
10 | citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract | A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity |
11 | citrus limon fruit extract | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
12 | salicylic acid | 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) |
13 | glycyrrhiza glabra root extract | A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
14 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
15 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
16 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
17 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
18 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
19 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
20 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
21 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
22 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
23 | lavandula angustifolia oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
24 | citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil | An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
25 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
26 | tin oxide | A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation |
27 | titanium dioxide (ci 77891 | 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 |
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