Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 10 moreWorks well
“Instantly soothes and boosts the moisture level of dry, fatigued skin damaged by environmental aggressors.”
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, persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Contains niacinamide, peony extract, lecithin, adenosine to restore skin elasticity for a youthful-looking complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Adenosine + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cryptomeria japonica leaf 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Betula alba leaf extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba juice~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.7%
Niacinamide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamidePanthenol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 oleate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateSodium acrylates copolymer~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerArginine~0.55–1.25%
- 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~0.5–1.2%
- 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 crosspolymerLecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinAdenosine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCellulose gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPerilla frutescens extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia lactiflora extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCymbopogon citratus extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractBetula platyphylla japonica bark extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractBletilla striata root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Betula alba leaf extract, Betula alba juice, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Arginine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Adenosine, Cellulose gum, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Perilla frutescens extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Betula platyphylla japonica bark extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Bletilla striata root extract
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| SOOFE’EThe Forest Healing Birch EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | RNWBlanc Shining Toner | COSRX5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner | ROVECTINAqua Hyaluronic Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | — | $23.75 | $23.00 | $15.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Alpha-Arbutin | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SOOFE’E - The Forest Healing Birch Essence" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.40% - 2.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.95% - 1.45% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.50%, arginine 0.55% - 1.25%, panthenol 0.95% - 1.45% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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