Thalgo

Thalgo Imperfection Corrector

Name: Thalgo - Imperfection Corrector
Brand: Thalgo

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Moisturizing

Glycerin, Algae extract + 13 more

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What the product description says

“significantly increases the skin's moisture levels and stimulates its cellular metabolism”

Source: Skinstore

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: algae extract, 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: algae extract, caprylyl glycol.

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~0.4–0.9%

Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.4–0.9%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.15–0.6%

Peg-8 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.4%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.6–2.5%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~1.3–2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.1%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.35%

Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.1–0.45%

Oleic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.05–0.25%

BiotinEffect: LowMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect~0.01–0.05%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

Zinc gluconateUnder-dosedTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~0.15–0.7%

Oleanolic acidUnder-dosedMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin~0.05–0.3%

Anti-blemish

Zinc gluconate, Oleanolic acid

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What the product description says

“help regulate production of sebum, reduce shine and the appearance of enlarged pores; help prevent bacterial spread Sève Bleue from the Oceans .”

Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Zinc gluconateEffect: Low, below effective doseTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~0.15–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Alcohol

Medium risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~3.5–5.3%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.6–2.5%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Nordihydroguaiaretic acidUsed to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.4–0.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Peg-8 dimethicone~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol denat.~3.5–5.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Sodium polyacrylate~2.6–3.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Pentylene glycol~1.6–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Peg-60 almond glycerides~0.9–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~0.4–0.9%

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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Algae extract~0.4–0.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Zinc gluconate~0.15–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Maris aqua~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product

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Sea water~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sorbitol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Lecithin~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Zinc chloride~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Nordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Alcohol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Oleanolic acid~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin

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Sodium metabisulfite~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Phenylpropanol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Oleic acid~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

More about Oleic acid

Biotin~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Ci 77491~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-8 dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Sodium polyacrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Zinc gluconate, Maris aqua, Sea water, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium phytate, Sorbitol, Sodium citrate, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Citric acid, Zinc chloride, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Alcohol, Oleanolic acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Oleic acid, Biotin, Ci 77491, Iron oxides

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
6
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, an inhibitor of lipoxygenase, also inhibits cytochrome P-450-mediated monooxygenase activity in rat epidermal and hepatic microsomes.dmd.aspetjournals.org
14
Antimutagenic and antitumorigenic activities of nordihydroguaiaretic acidsciencedirect.com
15
Estrogenic activity of an antioxidant, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA)sciencedirect.com
16
Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and its derivatives: An updatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Effectiveness of the formulation that containing oleanolic acid 3% on inhibition of 5-α reductase activity on skin of patients with acnelongdom.org
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The effect of ursolic and oleanolic acids on human skin fibroblast cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
19
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfitencbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com

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