Effectiveness
57 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
squalane | HIGH | ||
cocos nucifera fruit extract | HIGH | ||
lactobacillus ferment | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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zinc pca |
MEDIUM
| ||
oenothera biennis oil |
LOW
| ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
zinc pca | HIGH | ||
hyaluronic acid |
MEDIUM
| ||
salix alba bark extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
salvia officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract | ||
santalum spicatum seed oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
2 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
3 | salvia officinalis (sage) flower/leaf/stem extract | |
4 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
5 | santalum spicatum (sandalwood) seed oil | |
6 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
7 | pyrus malus (apple) seed oil | Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
8 | lactobacillus ferment | A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
9 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
10 | lactobacillus | |
11 | polyglyceryl-2 stearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
12 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
13 | lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate | |
14 | oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
15 | hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) oil | A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating |
16 | hydrolyzed avocado protein | |
17 | alpha-glucan oligosaccharide | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
18 | hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
19 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
20 | dictyopteris membranacea (sea fern) extract | |
21 | zinc pca | A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing |
22 | copper pca | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
23 | sambucus nigra fruit extract | A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin |
24 | serenoa serrulata fruit extract | A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking |
25 | salix alba (willow) bark extract | A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. |
26 | tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract | |
27 | tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract | |
28 | lentinus edodes extract | |
29 | narcissus tazetta (daffodil) bulb extract | Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking |
30 | menyanthes trifoliata (buckbean) flower extract | |
31 | arnica montana (arnica) extract | |
32 | borago officinalis (borage) leaf extract | |
33 | medicago sativa (alfalfa) extract | |
34 | spiraea ulmaria flower extract | Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating |
35 | calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
36 | daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil | A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect |
37 | olea europaea (olive) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
38 | cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
39 | leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate | A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine |
40 | stearyl alcohol | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
41 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
42 | sclerotium gum | Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
43 | lysolecithin | Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
44 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
45 | pullulan | Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect |
46 | phenethyl alcohol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
47 | cetearyl olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
48 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
49 | maltodextrin | Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
50 | aroma | An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
51 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
52 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
53 | eugenol | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
54 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
55 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
56 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |