the SKIN HOUSE Honey Lemon Face Cream

the SKIN HOUSE Honey Lemon Face Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Diglycerin + 16 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Infused with vitamin-concentrated capsule, with a firm texture that absorbs without stickiness, deeply hydrates the skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: cyclomethicone, diglycerin.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.4%
DiglycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~6.1–7.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–5.1%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.2–1.5%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.15%
CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~0.45–0.65%
Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.3–0.5%
Hydrolyzed jojoba estersKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight 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)~0.15–0.3%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.3–2.8%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.4–1.7%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.7%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.7%
Orbignya oleifera seed oilUnder-dosedA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.35–0.6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens 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.~0.3–0.5%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilUnder-dosedA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Adenosine
Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

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.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight 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)~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Jasminum officinale flower waterUsed as a fragrance. Can lead to irritationHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Steareth-21Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Steareth-2Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.3–0.5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.2–0.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Diglycerin~6.1–7.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium polyacrylate~3.2–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Hydrogenated polydecene~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Trideceth-6~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Squalane~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Diisostearyl malate~0.95–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Steareth-21~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Steareth-2~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin

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Cyclomethicone~0.45–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.35–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.6%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Honey extract~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Adenosine~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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)

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Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Pyrus malus peel extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Jasminum officinale flower water~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Diisostearyl malate, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Propylene glycol, Lecithin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Honey extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Pyrus malus peel extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

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