PRODUCT REVIEW

Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Soothing Gel

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.15% - 0.55%Beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Sweeteen - Tartcherry Cica Soothing Gel" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Arginine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np and arginine) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, madecassic acid 0.10% - 0.30% and asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.30% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

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

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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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Tartcherry helps strengthen skin immunity and conditions skin for hydrated, healthy express.

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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, 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: arginine.

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

hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

ceramide np 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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.

centella asiatica leaf extract 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

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.

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

lactococcus ferment lysate 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, 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 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.05% - 0.25%

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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

limonene 0.05% - 0.15%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dipropylene glycol 5.9% - 8.9%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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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, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 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, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Beta-glucan, Ceramide np, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassic acid +15 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +9 more Other: madecassoside salicylic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +9 more Other: madecassoside salicylic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +7 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +6 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +9 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +8 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +6 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +7 more Other: retinyl palmitate centella asiatica extract +15 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +9 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride corallina officinalis extract +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +20 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +44 more

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Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Soothing Gel

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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