TONYMOLY Tako Pore Sebum Control Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The lightweight formula is enriched with powerful Taurine, renowned for giving the appearance of minimised pores and an intense moisturising experience.”
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, butylene 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: dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Dead Sea Salt adds a cooling effect, balancing the look of redness and discolouration, while Black Peat Water creates a barrier against harsh external factors, reducing the visibility of blemishes and breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Dead Sea Salt adds a cooling effect, balancing the look of redness and discolouration, while Black Peat Water creates a barrier against harsh external factors, reducing the visibility of blemishes and breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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
More about DimethiconeSilica~1.9–2.3%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Isohexadecane~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCarbomer~0.65–1%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.55–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenyl trimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconePolysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan oleate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Sea water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterAcacia senegal gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Coral powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea salt~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeat water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taurine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurinePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractChlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Silica, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sea water, Acacia senegal gum, Chlorphenesin, Coral powder, Sea salt, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Citric acid, Peat water, Taurine, Phenoxyethanol, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Potassium sorbate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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