Carne Vale Snail Cream
Efficacy 87/100·High irritancy
Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5%Strong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5%
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.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.5%
CyclopentasiloxaneRole: Key activeA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.2–7.6%
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~2.5–3.1%
ArbutinRole: Key activeBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin~1.5–1.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRole: Key activeSoftens 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.~1.3–1.6%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.95–1.15%
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~0.5–0.75%
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~0.45–0.7%
DimethiconolRole: Key activeA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.35–0.6%
ArginineRole: Key activeAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.2–0.35%
Moisturizing10 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
10 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.5%
ARGININERole: Key activeAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.25–0.5%
CYCLOPENTASILOXANERole: Key activeA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~6.2–7.6%
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~0.5–0.75%
DIMETHICONOLRole: Key activeA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.35–0.6%
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~1.8–2.3%
HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.2–0.35%
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Key activeSoftens 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.~1.3–1.6%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
Irritancy13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ArbutinBeta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutinLow~1.5–1.9%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.Low~1.3–1.6%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.Low~0.3–0.55%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesLow~0.25–0.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic3 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
3 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.95–1.15%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.2–7.6%
Butylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
Capric acid~3.1–3.8%
Glycerin~2.5–3.1%
1,2-hexanediol~1–1.3%
Glycerin~1.8–2.3%
Arbutin~1.5–1.9%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.3–1.6%
Glyceryl stearate~1.1–1.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
Unknown~0%
Glycosyl trehalose~0.65–1%
Polysorbate 60~0.6–0.85%
Stearic acid~0.65–0.95%
Sorbitan stearate~0.5–0.75%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.5–0.75%
Unknown~0%
Hydrogen~0.45–0.7%
Dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
Peg-100 stearate~0.5–0.75%
Batyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.7%
Palmitic acid~0.35–0.65%
Dimethiconol~0.35–0.6%
Carbomer~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
Arginine~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
Adenosine~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.3–0.5%
Unknown~0%
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Roe extract~0.25–0.45%
Myristic acid~0.3–0.55%
Quinic acid~0.2–0.4%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
Lauric acid~0.25–0.5%
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Unknown~0%
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