Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | HIGH | ||
ethyl linoleate |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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coconut alkanes | ||
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | ||
ethyl linoleate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | coconut alkanes | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
2 | tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. |
3 | ethyl linoleate | Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking |
4 | coco-caprylate/caprate | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
5 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
6 | solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract | |
7 | 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. |