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MoisturizingGlycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 5 moreWorks
“A hydrating gel-cream formulated with 76% of birch essence harvested from SK's forest without adding any purified water.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Betula alba leaf extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba juice~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropanediol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.35%
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSilica~0.15–0.6%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerArginine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCyclopentasiloxane~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated lecithin~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Betula alba leaf extract, Betula alba juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Silica, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arginine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $15.40 | $9.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Hyaluronic Acid | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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