PRODUCT REVIEW

Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Calming Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%Beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"Sweeteen - Tartcherry Cica Calming Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (arginine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) 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 np, arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, arachidyl alcohol and cetyl ethylhexanoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.55%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, madecassic acid 0.25% - 0.45% and asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.40% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: niacinamide and bifida ferment lysate

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Tartcherry Cica Calming 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: arginine, biosaccharide gum-1.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

arginine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

asiatic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica leaf extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

lactococcus ferment lysate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.25% - 0.4%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

sorbitan sesquioleate 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Prunus cerasus extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Beta-glucan, Ceramide np, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Hydroxypropyl guar, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Limonene

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassic acid +18 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +11 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +11 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: adenosine dimethicone +8 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +6 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +10 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +9 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +14 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +19 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +13 more Other: madecassoside retinol +17 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +11 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +6 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +12 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	salvia sclarea extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower water Has skin benefit? +19 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf water Has skin benefit? +22 more	chrysanthellum indicum extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +22 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +51 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? +73 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +84 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Calming Cream

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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