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Thank You Farmer True Water Light Gel Cream [EXP: 11-03-2022]
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Niacinamide + 15 moreStrong evidence
“Lock in moisture with natural moisturizing ingredients such as Inositol, Trehalose, Panthenol, and Betaine.”
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:
betaine, 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: squalane, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Paeonia lactiflora root extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceStrong evidence
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerNiacinamide~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideBetaine~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSqualane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePentylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPiper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractPueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractCnidium officinale root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithin1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Trehalose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePanthenol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyacrylamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolInositol~0.2–0.35%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Laureth-7~0.15–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15985~0.05–0.1%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Niacinamide, Betaine, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Soluble collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Polyacrylamide, Butylene glycol, Inositol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Laureth-7, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Ci 15985, Ci 17200
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| Thank You FarmerTrue Water Light Gel Cream [EXP: 11-03-2022]YOUR PRODUCT | DermaticaSoothing Centella Gel Moisturiser | Dr.Reju-AllAdvanced PDRN Rejuvenating Cream Max | haruharu USharuharu wonder - Centella 5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | — | $17.29 | $66.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Thank You Farmer - True Water Light Gel Cream [EXP: 11-03-2022]" 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 (betaine, glycerin, inositol, sodium hyaluronate and soluble collagen) 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). Squalane, cyclopentasiloxane, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, c13-14 isoparaffin and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 2.30% - 2.80%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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