Topicrem

Topicrem AC Active Care

Name: Topicrem - AC Active Care
Brand: Topicrem

Efficacy41/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Topicrem AC Active Care 40ml is a restorative care formulated to act on severe blemishes, fight against spots and blackheads of sensitive skins with acne tendency of teenagers and adults.It diminishes the spots, blackheads and residual marks, and soothes the redness, while moisturising during 24H.”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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 humectant~3.5–5.3%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%

Zinc gluconateKey activeEffect: HighTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.7%

Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~2.1–3.2%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.6–1.4%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.75%

Evens skin tone

Zinc gluconate

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“Topicrem AC Active Care 40ml is a restorative care formulated to act on severe blemishes, fight against spots and blackheads of sensitive skins with acne tendency of teenagers and adults.It diminishes the spots, blackheads and residual marks, and soothes the redness, while moisturising during 24H.”

Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains ingredients (zinc gluconate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Zinc gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~1.2–1.7%

Anti-blemish

Zinc gluconate, Allantoin

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Topicrem AC Active Care 40ml is a restorative care formulated to act on severe blemishes, fight against spots and blackheads of sensitive skins with acne tendency of teenagers and adults.It diminishes the spots, blackheads and residual marks, and soothes the redness, while moisturising during 24H.”

Source: Cocoon Center

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~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~1.2–1.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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C12-13 alkyl lactate~5.8–8.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Caprylyl methicone~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Polysorbate 60~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Myristyl pca~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Zinc gluconate~1.2–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemish

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Silica~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.6–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Allantoin~0.2–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to create a nice silky product texture

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl methicone, Polysorbate 60, Myristyl pca, Zinc gluconate, Silica, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan isostearate, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum