TOŁPA Green Oils - Refreshing mattifying gel cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“In addition, it regenerates, smoothes, moisturizes and soothes irritations and redness.”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“In addition, it unblocks and narrows the enlarged pores, reduces the formation of blackheads and actively supports the fight against imperfections.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPeat extract~3.5–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tapioca starch~2.6–3.2%
Carbomer~2.1–2.5%
- 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 CarbomerPropylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolArctium majus root extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit extract~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractGentiana lutea root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.6–0.9%
Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAscorbyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBht~0.45–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylpropanediol~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Peat extract, Tapioca starch, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, Arctium majus root extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Sodium polyacrylate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Bht, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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