Effectiveness
70 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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canola oil | HIGH | ||
squalene | HIGH | ||
glycine soja oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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retinyl retinoate |
MEDIUM
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tripeptide-1 |
MEDIUM
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butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
curcuma longa root extract |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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canola oil | ||
c12-16 alcohols | ||
salicylic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | theobroma cacao seed butter | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
2 | bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface |
3 | butyrospermum parkii butter | 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 |
4 | glyceryl rosinate | |
5 | hydrogenated polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | canola oil | A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters | |
8 | olea europaea oil unsaponifiables | |
9 | c12-16 alcohols | |
10 | hydrogenated lecithin | 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. |
11 | palmitic acid | An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
12 | isohexadecane | 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 |
13 | aqua | Plain old water |
14 | ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
15 | butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a gel-like product texture |
16 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
17 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
18 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
19 | tripeptide-1 | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
20 | pseudoalteromonas ferment extract | |
21 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
22 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
23 | sodium salicylate | |
24 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
25 | retinyl retinoate | |
26 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
27 | curcuma longa root extract | A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
28 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
29 | beta-sitosterol | A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated |
30 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
31 | glycine soja oil | A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
32 | aroma | An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
33 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
34 | eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |