TONYMOLY Three Herb Blemish AC Emulsion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSesamum indicum seed extract, Arginine + 11 moreGood evidence
“Balances the skin's oil and moisture levels to help create fresh, non-greasy skin.”
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Three Herb Blemish AC Emulsion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Houttuynia cordata extract25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leonurus sibiricus extract23.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract23%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Portulaca oleracea extractWater~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenyl trimethicone~3.5–5.3%
- 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 trimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Silica~1.4–2.2%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerCetearyl alcohol~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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
More about ArginineHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.75%
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersCetearyl glucoside~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideBrassica oleracea italica sprout extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum vulgare leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum vulgare sprout extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractSesamum indicum sprout extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum aestivum seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterIris florentina root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilIngredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Leonurus sibiricus extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Phenyl trimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Cetearyl glucoside, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Hordeum vulgare leaf extract, Hordeum vulgare sprout extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Sesamum indicum sprout extract, Triticum aestivum seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena flower water, Iris florentina root extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
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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.
- 1Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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