The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99%
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Delivers nourishment to dry and rough skin in order to create smooth and supple skin.”
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: persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Phyllostachys nigra extract99%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButylene glycol~5–7.6%
- 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 glycolPortulaca oleracea extract~4.2–6.3%
- 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 extractCananga odorata flower extract~3.5–5.3%
Centella asiatica leaf extract~2.7–4.1%
- 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 extract1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.4%
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractRosa canina fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Madecassoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosidePolysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Carbomer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerWater~0.15–0.55%
Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Phyllostachys nigra extract, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Water, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum
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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 SaemFresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99%YOUR PRODUCT | COSNORIPanthenol Barrier Cream | SOON+Trouble Expert Soothing Gel | Happy Face™Extreme Relief Cica Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $9.99 | $16.74+$6.75 | $20.65+$10.66 | $18.51+$8.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "The Saem - Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99%" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, butylene glycol and portulaca oleracea extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (persea gratissima fruit extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.35% - 0.80% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 35.17CA$ in Canada, from 9.99$ up to 13.32$ in the United States and for 22.98£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 2Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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