Effectiveness
62 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 |
MEDIUM
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1 |
MEDIUM
| ||
hyaluronic acid |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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polyglyceryl-6 distearate | ||
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | ||
jojoba esters |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
2 | polyglyceryl-6 distearate | Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin |
3 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
4 | hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
5 | jojoba esters | An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
6 | glyceryl dibehenate | |
7 | albizia julibrissin bark extract | A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing |
8 | 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. |
9 | caffeine | Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
10 | polyglyceryl-3 beeswax | Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax) |
11 | phospholipids | Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product |
12 | tribehenin | Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
13 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
14 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
15 | glycine soja (soybean) extract | |
16 | polysorbate 60 | Helps oil and water mix together |
17 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
18 | glyceryl behenate | Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin |
19 | butylene glycol | 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 |
20 | glycine | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function |
21 | soja (soybean) sterol, | The ingredient is not recognized |
22 | 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 |
23 | 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 |
24 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
25 | darutoside | |
26 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
27 | palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
28 | palmitoyl tripeptide-1 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
29 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |