PRODUCT REVIEW

TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.4%Centella asiatica leaf extract 0.05% - 0.3%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "TONYMOLY - Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, polyglycerin-3 and caprylyl glycol) 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 (ceramide np, cholesterol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane and brassica campestris sterols) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.10% - 0.30%, madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.30%, asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.25% and asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.30% 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, stearic acid, centella asiatica extract and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "TONYMOLY" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 24.10$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Contains houttuynia cordata extract and patented Exo-Cica complex to help enhance the skin barrier and restore skin health.

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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

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

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

polyglycerin-3 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

squalane 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, 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.

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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.

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, 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).

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

portulaca oleracea extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

eucalyptus globulus leaf extract 0.05% - 0.2%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

origanum vulgare leaf extract 0.05% - 0.25%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

stearyl heptanoate 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

cetearyl alcohol 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.3% - 6.5%

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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

dicaprylyl carbonate 3.4% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Stearyl heptanoate, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Stearyl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Houttuynia cordata extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium edta, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella asiatica root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Stearic acid, Squalane, Polydecene, Tocopherol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oleic acid, Brassica campestris sterols, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Prunus persica fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +11 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: dimethicone hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax corallina officinalis extract +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: colloidal oatmeal phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: dipeptide-2 capryloyl salicylic acid +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +24 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +14 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +30 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Cream

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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