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Sodashi Balancing Face and Neck Moisturiser
Sodashi

Sodashi Balancing Face and Neck Moisturiser

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“Balancing Face and Neck Moisturiser”
From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.5–5.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~2.9–4.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3.1%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.7–2.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–2.3%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.3–1.9%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~1–1.5%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~0.85–1.25%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.05–0.15%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.4–0.95%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~0.05–0.25%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“A lightweight daily cream that softens and nourishes skin, hydrates deeply and balances sebum production for a brighter, more even skin tone.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Combination, oily or blemish-prone complexions of any sort need this bottle in the bathroom cabinet.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Cymbopogon martini herb oil—High~0.1–0.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.9–4.3%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~1–1.5%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–2.3%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.5–5.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Corylus avellana seed oil~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cetearyl alcohol~3.5–5.2%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.7–2.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Glycerin~1.3–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Rosa canina seed oil~1–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.85–1.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Sodium anisate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Cymbopogon martini herb oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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

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Lavandula latifolia herb oil~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.05–0.25%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Corylus avellana seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Rosa canina seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sodium levulinate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium anisate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini herb oil, Alcohol, Lavandula latifolia herb oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus grandis seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  5. 5
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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