Effectiveness
86 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinol | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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phytosphingosine | HIGH | ||
cholesterol | HIGH | ||
helianthus annuus seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
allantoin | HIGH | ||
ceramide np |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinol | HIGH | ||
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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sclerocarya birrea seed oil | ||
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate | ||
centella asiatica extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
4 | sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil | An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation |
5 | hydrogenated polydecene | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture |
6 | polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
7 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
8 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
9 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
10 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
11 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
12 | centella asiatica extract | 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. |
13 | retinol | Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating |
14 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
15 | ceramide np | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
16 | ceramide ap | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
17 | ceramide eop | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
18 | phytosphingosine | A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect |
19 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
20 | sodium lauroyl lactylate | Helps water and oil mix together |
21 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
22 | copernicia cerifera cera | |
23 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
24 | sodium cocoamphodiacetate | Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam |
25 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | 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 |
26 | tocopherol | 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 |
27 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
28 | humulus lupulus extract | |
29 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
30 | diazolidinyl urea | A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating |
31 | methylparaben | A preservative |
32 | propylparaben | A preservative |