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Sundari Cornflower Oil-Free Hydrator
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Sundari Cornflower Oil-Free Hydrator

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Cyclomethicone + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Cornflower Oil-Free Hydrator”
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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: cyclomethicone, 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: cyclomethicone, cetyl alcohol.

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~5.6–6.8%
CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~1.1–1.4%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1–1.3%
Tridecyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~5–6.1%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–3.6%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2.3–2.8%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.4–1.8%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.65–1%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.2–0.35%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Stimulating Rosemary Extract and clarifying Cornflower Extract help to tighten pores while Horse Chestnut Bark Extract works to absorb excess sebum.”
Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 1 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
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Aesculus hippocastanum extractA plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmedHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Tridecyl stearateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5–6.1%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.9–3.6%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.65–1%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Salix nigra bark extractA plant extract that might contain salicylic acidMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.6–6.8%
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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Tridecyl stearate~5–6.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.7–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tridecyl trimellitate~2.9–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycol stearate~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Stearic acid~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cyclomethicone~1.1–1.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Cetyl alcohol~1–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Triethanolamine~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Phenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Allantoin~0.4–0.65%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Tetrasodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

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Salix nigra bark extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

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Aesculus hippocastanum extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

More about Propylene glycol
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Tridecyl stearate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Sorbitol, Glycol stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Tetrasodium edta, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Parfum, Propylene glycol

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 52 of 52 of 5
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  4. 4
    Contact dermatitis to extract of horse chestnut (esculin)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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