Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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xanthan gum | HIGH | ||
lecithin | HIGH | ||
sucrose palmitate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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madecassoside | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | ||
caprylyl glycol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
2 | cellulose gum | Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions |
3 | 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 |
4 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
5 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
6 | angelica archangelica root water | |
7 | carnosine | A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage |
8 | madecassoside | 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 |
9 | heptapeptide-7 | |
10 | undaria pinnatifida extract | A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect |
11 | acmella oleracea extract | |
12 | acetyl hexapeptide-8 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
13 | perfluorodecalin | |
14 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
15 | corallina officinalis extract | Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants |
16 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
17 | glycosphingolipids | A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin |
18 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
19 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
20 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
21 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
22 | sucrose palmitate | |
23 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
24 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |