Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Betaine + 8 moreWorks well
“Helps with pH balancing and moisturizing for a healthy radiance.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl urea, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica leaf extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Limonene, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica leaf extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractButylene glycol~5.3–7.9%
- 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 glycolWater~4.2–6.2%
Betaine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethyl urea~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaPanthenol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiethoxyethyl succinate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilOctyldodeceth-16~0.55–1.25%
Allantoin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Sodium citrate~0.45–1%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Limonene~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.3–0.75%
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractMorus alba bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilOcimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.55%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita oil~0.1–0.45%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.05–0.3%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.05–0.2%
- 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 extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractIngredient list view
Centella asiatica leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Limonene, Citric acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| THE PLANT BASEAC Clear Pure N SkinYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaCatechin Toner Pads | NATURE REPUBLICGood Skin Ampoule - 10 Types | BLANC DIVARebirth Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | — | $26.00 | $13.30 | $36.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"THE PLANT BASE - AC Clear Pure N Skin" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.40% - 2.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.45% - 1.05%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.40% - 2.20%, hydroxyethyl urea 1.60% - 2.40%, glycerin 2.20% - 3.30% and betaine 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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