TONYMOLY

TONYMOLY Three Herb Blemish AC Soothing Cream

Name: TONYMOLY - Three Herb Blemish AC Soothing Cream
Brand: TONYMOLY

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

16 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Contains 90% of natural ingredients that provides deep moisture to the skin.”

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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: 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, phenyl trimethicone.

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

Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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).~0.15–0.6%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.3–0.75%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant24.3%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.95–1.45%

Phenyl trimethiconeKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture~3.7–5.5%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.3–1.9%

Sesamum indicum seed extractKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration~0.1–0.4%

Vinyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.5–2.3%

Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~4.2–6.4%

Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~0.15–0.7%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~22–33%

Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Pyrus communis fruit extract· HumectantEffect: LowCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.15–0.55%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.6%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed 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~0.1–0.5%

Anti-blemish

1 ingredient credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Three Herb Blemish AC Soothing Cream”

From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~22–33%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to glutenMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Polyglyceryl-4 oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Triticum vulgare germ oilA 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).3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Houttuynia cordata extract25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Leonurus sibiricus extract25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Portulaca oleracea extract~22–33%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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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Glycerin24.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Propanediol~4.2–6.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Methyl gluceth-20~4.2–6.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Phenyl trimethicone~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glycereth-26~1.8–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.5–2.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.3–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Panthenol~0.95–1.45%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Carbomer~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Vinyl dimethicone~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Arginine~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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C14-22

Not recognized

Alcohol~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Ethylhexyl stearate~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.15–0.6%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hordeum vulgare leaf extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hordeum vulgare extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten

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Sprout

Not recognized

Triticum aestivum seed extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.15–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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).

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Sprout

Not recognized

Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration

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Sesamum indicum sprout extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phaseolus radiatus sprout extract~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-4 oleate~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Trideceth-6~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Iris florentina root extract~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citric acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Houttuynia cordata extract, Leonurus sibiricus extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Phenyl trimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Panthenol, Carbomer, Vinyl dimethicone, Water, Arginine, Unknown, Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Allantoin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Xanthan gum, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Hordeum vulgare leaf extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Unknown, Triticum aestivum seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Unknown, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Sesamum indicum sprout extract, Phaseolus radiatus sprout extract, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena flower water, Trideceth-6, Iris florentina root extract, Citric acid, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "TONYMOLY - Three Herb Blemish AC Soothing Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. TONYMOLY - Three Herb Blemish AC Soothing Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, arginine, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20 and portulaca oleracea extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (prunus armeniaca kernel oil, triticum vulgare germ oil, vinyl dimethicone, arginine and phenyl trimethicone) 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

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.45%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. 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.