"Sundari - Omega 3 & Amalaki Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, linolenic acid, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.10% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 66.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Omega 3 & Amalaki Night Cream

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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: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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: dimethicone, linolenic acid.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3

dimethicone 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

linolenic acid 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

glycerin 4.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fades lines and wrinkles, while providing hydrations Brightens the skin and provides strong anti-oxidant protection Inhibits collagen breakdown and prevents/relieves age spots Particularly effective after micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and sun exposure Herbal Fact.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Evens skin tone

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Fades lines and wrinkles, while providing hydrations Brightens the skin and provides strong anti-oxidant protection Inhibits collagen breakdown and prevents/relieves age spots Particularly effective after micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels, and sun exposure Herbal Fact.

Source: SkincareRX

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linolenic acid 0.35% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

linoleic acid 0.4% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Potential irritants

curcuma longa root extract 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

cymbopogon martini oil 0.1% - 0.35%

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Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

isocetyl alcohol 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

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

hydrogenated vegetable oil 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycol stearate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tridecyl stearate, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Caprylyl glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Cymbopogon martini oil, Tetrasodium edta, Ceramide 3, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Parfum, Cholesteryl chloride, Cholesteryl isostearyl carbonate, Isocetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol

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WIMJ similarity score		59%	49%	48%	47%	47%	46%	45%	45%	45%	45%
Key ingredients	ceramide 3 linoleic acid +3 more	Common: ceramide 3 linoleic acid +3 more Other: urea cocos nucifera oil +7 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +1 more Other: lactic acid ceramide np +7 more	Common: linoleic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: hexapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +9 more	Common: ceramide 3 glycerin +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +49 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin Other: retinyl palmitate isopropyl myristate +4 more	Common: glycerin dimethicone Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +5 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 +15 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide np ethyl linoleate +6 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +1 more Other: cyclomethicone oenothera biennis oil +3 more	Common: ceramide 3 glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol petrolatum +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl hydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more

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