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SWANICOCO More Nature Black Barley Ampoule
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SWANICOCO More Nature Black Barley Ampoule

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“This ampoule is formulated with 100% EWG verified naturally derived ingredients, delivering intense moisture to the skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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, glucose.

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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, behenyl alcohol.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4.8–7.2%
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~3.3–5%
GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.1–0.35%
Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.7–2.6%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.1–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Rosa rugosa leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~3.7–5.6%est.
Rosa rugosa leaf extract—High~2.6–3.9%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to glutenMedium81%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4.8–7.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hordeum vulgare extract81%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten

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Propanediol~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.8–7.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Rosa rugosa leaf extract~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sclerotium gum~1.8–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Arachidyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Water~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Behenyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Malt extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glucose~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Hordeum vulgare extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Rosa rugosa leaf extract, Sclerotium gum, Arachidyl alcohol, Water, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Malt extract, Glucose, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
  2. 2
    Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beingshindawi.com
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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