TIA'M

Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 60ml

Name: TIA'M - Pore Minimizing 21 Cream 60ml
Brand: TIA'M

Efficacy 50/100·Low irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Anti-blemish

ZINC PCA at ~0.2–0.75%

Partial evidence

This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

ZINC PCARole: Key activeA compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing~0.2–0.75%

DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4–6%

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.8–4.1%

BetaineRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.3–2%

Zinc oxideRole: Key activeA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant~0.95–1.45%

Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1%

Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Irritancy

4 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethyl hexanediolUsed to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~0.35–0.85%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishLow~1.1–1.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.4–0.9%est.

Comedogenic

Cetearyl alcohol ~0.45–1% — rinse-off or low %

Low risk

We flag 1 ingredient with a low-to-moderate comedogenic rating — at these concentrations, or in rinse-off use, they're unlikely to clog pores for most skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.45–1%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels