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xaiel Above Calm Essence Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.95% - 1.2%Asiaticoside 0.7% - 1.05%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "xaiel - Above Calm Essence Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Betaine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine and cholesterol) 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

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.25%, ceramide as 0.30% - 0.55%, ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.65%, ceramide ns 0.40% - 0.60%, ceramide ap 0.35% - 0.60% and ceramide np 0.45% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.50% - 0.75%, asiatic acid 0.55% - 0.85% and asiaticoside 0.70% - 1.05% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and caprylic/capric triglyceride

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Above Calm Essence Cream

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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: betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.

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: squalane, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine

centella asiatica extract 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

ceramide as 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

asiaticoside 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

centella asiatica extract 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

centella asiatica extract 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

portulaca oleracea extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

asiaticoside 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation

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Potential irritants

eucalyptus globulus leaf extract 0.1% - 0.15%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

cetyl ethylhexanoate 2.3% - 2.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

propanediol 3.8% - 4.7%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Butylglycerin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Centella asiatica extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ns, Ceramide eop, Ceramide as, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cetearyl olivate, Vinyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Betaine, Sorbitan olivate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trideceth-10, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hyaluronic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cholesterol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Phytosphingosine

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Key ingredients	madecassic acid ceramide ns +20 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +8 more Other: panthenol pantolactone +1 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +8 more Other: panthenol pantolactone +1 more	Common: madecassic acid ceramide ap +14 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +5 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ap +12 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide eop +11 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +8 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +10 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil vitis vinifera seed oil +1 more	Common: ceramide as ceramide ns +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ns +10 more Other: panthenol ceramide ng +15 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +11 more Other: phenyl trimethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane +4 more	Common: ceramide as ceramide eop +8 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more
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Potential Irritants	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +40 more	rubus fruticosus fruit extract Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more

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xaiel Above Calm Essence Cream

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Anti-aging

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