THE PLANT BASE p.lab AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Peg-10 dimethicone + 8 moreStrong evidence
“p.lab AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream”
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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 1 moreStrong 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra 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.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Limonene, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica leaf extract76%
- 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 extractDimethicone~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.7–7.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.9–4.3%
- 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 NiacinamideXylitol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPolysorbate 60~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl caprylate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSorbitan stearate~1–1.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerBetaine~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-10 dimethicone~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeTromethamine~0.45–1.1%
Polyacrylate-13~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.5–1.15%
Allantoin panthenol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycyrrhizateAdenosine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineLimonene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater~0.35–0.85%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 20~0.4–0.9%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilOcimum basilicum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum extractGeranium maculatum oil~0.35–0.8%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.75%
- 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 extractBarm extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cochineal~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.75%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCitral~0.3–0.75%
Mentha piperita oil~0.3–0.7%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.3–0.75%
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 extractBarm extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gold~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Centella asiatica leaf extract, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Xylitol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Betaine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Allantoin panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Limonene, Water, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Barm extract, Cochineal, Unknown, Citrus limon peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citral, Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Salix alba bark extract, Barm extract, Lactobacillus ferment extract, Gold, Unknown
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| THE PLANT BASEp.lab AC Clear Moisture Cica CreamYOUR PRODUCT | FranklyMadecassoside & Allantoin Cream | innisfreeJeju Orchid Enriched Cream 50ml | Holika HolikaMechnikov's Probiotics Formula Radiance Cream | |
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| Match | — | 97% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | $17.30 | — | $21.63+$4.33 | $49.57+$32.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "THE PLANT BASE - p. Lab AC Clear Moisture Cica Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin and butylene glycol) 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). Dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane and glyceryl caprylate 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 particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.90% - 4.30%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.90%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails at around 17.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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