Effectiveness
99 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinol | HIGH | ||
hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
retinol | HIGH | ||
hydroxypinacolone retinoate |
MEDIUM
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH | ||
retinol | HIGH | ||
ethyl linoleate |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ethyl linoleate | HIGH | ||
retinol | HIGH | ||
hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
ethyl linoleate | HIGH | ||
cetyl palmitate | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
retinol | HIGH | ||
bisabolol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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ethyl linoleate | ||
retinol | ||
hydroxypinacolone retinoate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
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 | cetearyl isononanoate | An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. |
6 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
7 | retinol | Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating |
8 | hydroxypinacolone retinoate | A derivative of the most potent form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. The ingredient can be sold under name Granactive Retinoid. Note that if a skincare brand discloses the concentration of Granactive Retinoid in a product, the concentration refers to a diluted form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: 1% of Granactive Retinoid corresponds to 0.1% of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a unique derivative of retinoic acid because it can directly work in the skin and does not require additional conversion steps. According to studies done by the manufacturer on models of human skin (not real people), this derivative is more effective than other cosmetic versions of retinoids (such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate), and, at the same time, causes less irritation. It has been also demonstrated to be more stable than retinol which makes formulating with easier and increases the chances that a product with it will maintain its effectiveness after opening. The packaging should still ideally be air-tight. HPR is available over the counter in the EU, UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, but is only with a prescription in Canada. |
9 | tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract | |
10 | dimethyl isosorbide | Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin |
11 | inulin lauryl carbamate | |
12 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
13 | ceteareth-12 | Helps water and oil mix together |
14 | ceteareth-20 | Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
15 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
16 | carrageenan | Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
17 | acacia senegal gum | Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture |
18 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
19 | cetyl palmitate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability |
20 | sucrose laurate | Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent |
21 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
22 | behentrimonium chloride | |
23 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
24 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
25 | benzoic acid | A preservative |
26 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
27 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
28 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |