Works for
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Cucurbita pepo seed oil + 4 moreWorks
“Do more than just moisturize your skin with Yonka Paris Pamplemousse PS for Normal to Dry Skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cucurbita pepo seed oil.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus grandis extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetyl alcohol~5.7–7%
- 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 alcoholPropylene glycol~4.5–5.5%
- 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 glycolCucurbita pepo seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilTea-stearate~2.5–3.1%
Olea europaea fruit oil~2–2.4%
- 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 oilBeeswax~1.8–2.2%
- 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 BeeswaxHydrogenated coconut oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Decyl oleate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateCitrus aurantifolia oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus limon seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.45–0.7%
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-33 castor oil~0.3–0.55%
Peg-6 stearate~0.3–0.5%
Peg-6 oleate~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidDiazolidinyl urea~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tea-stearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Beeswax, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Decyl oleate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus grandis extract, Citrus grandis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus limon seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Peg-33 castor oil, Peg-6 stearate, Peg-6 oleate, Ascorbic acid, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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 ParisPamplemousse PSYOUR PRODUCT | BRITISH MUrban Matte Clay | Zoe OrganicsDr. Shannon's Organic Skin Balm | province apothecaryProtecting and Restoring Face Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $26.00 | $25.00 | $18.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Yon-Ka Paris Skincare - Pamplemousse PS" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Price
The product retails for 68.00$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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