Works for
MoisturizingSodium pca, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“Galbol 190 is a blend of 20 plant extracts known for their regenerating power that tighten, tone, and hydrate to redefine and smooth the contours of the body and bust.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Humulus lupulus extract + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lactate methylsilanol~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAlcohol denat.~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-35 castor oil~1.6–2%
Equisetum arvense leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Humulus lupulus extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTussilago farfara leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilThymus vulgaris oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractLamium album flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidEthoxydiglycol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lactate methylsilanol, Sodium pca, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Peg-35 castor oil, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tussilago farfara leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Lamium album flower extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Lactic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Yon-Ka ParisGalbol 190YOUR PRODUCT | LyniaMoisturizing gel toner with urea, NMF and althaea | HoliFrogGrand Amino Cushion Cream | Josie MaranArgan Milk Youthful Skin Wrinkle Repair Peptide Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $60.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Yon-Ka Paris Skincare - Galbol 190" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 4.00% - 4.90% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 66.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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