Yon-Ka Paris Skincare Creme 93
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Smooth and fast-absorbing, this regulating moisturizer, with the aroma of ylang-ylang, restores and preserves the balance of normal to combination skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Olea europaea fruit oil~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCetyl alcohol~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTea-stearate~3.2–3.9%
Glyceryl stearate se~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seBeeswax~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxGlyceryl myristate~1.7–2.1%
Peg-6 stearate~1.4–1.8%
Peg-6 oleate~1.2–1.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCupressus sempervirens oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-35 castor oil~0.5–0.75%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.65%
Sclerotium gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateRetinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetyl alcohol, Tea-stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Beeswax, Glyceryl myristate, Peg-6 stearate, Peg-6 oleate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Peg-35 castor oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sclerotium gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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