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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It helps keep oiliness at bay and breakouts from excess sebum in check, all while calming and hydrating skin to prevent flakiness.
glycerin
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
madecassoside
3.4% -
4.1%
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
saccharomyces ferment
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
madecassoside
3.4% -
4.1%
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
centella asiatica extract
6.6% -
8%
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.
asiaticoside
0.6% -
0.9%
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
Anti-oxidation
madecassoside
3.4% -
4.1%
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
asiaticoside
0.6% -
0.9%
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
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
It helps keep oiliness at bay and breakouts from excess sebum in check, all while calming and hydrating skin to prevent flakiness.
centella asiatica extract
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
aloe barbadensis flower extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
laminaria japonica extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
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. 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 extract
0.5% -
0.75%
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.
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Potential irritants
alcohol
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
aloe barbadensis flower extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
laminaria japonica extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
All ingredients
centella asiatica extract
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
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. 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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Ingredient list view
Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Centella asiatica extract, Wasabia japonica root extract, Madecassoside, Ceramide np, Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Glycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Wasabia japonica root extract, Ceramide np, Biosaccharide gum-1, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Laminaria japonica extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Salvia officinalis oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Tilia europaea flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Methyl gluceth-10, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Denatonium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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