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Smood Beauty Problem Solver Gel Cream Moisturizer
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Problem Solver Gel Cream Moisturizer
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
glycerin
3% -
3.6%
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
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Anti-aging
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
folic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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Evens skin tone
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
arbutin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Anti-oxidation
arbutin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
pyridoxine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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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
panax ginseng root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
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
centella asiatica extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
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
panax ginseng root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.9% -
7.2%
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
dipropylene glycol
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C12-16 alcohols, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Citric acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Cholesterol, Arbutin, Allantoin, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tocopherol, Panax ginseng root extract, Lecithin, Avena sativa meal extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Curcuma longa root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide np, Rice ferment filtrate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl linolenate, Glyceryl arachidonate, Hyaluronic acid, Thiamine hcl, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Retinyl palmitate, Pyridoxine, Folic acid, Biotin, Potassium hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin
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