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“Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Spot Cream”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol + 11 moreWorks
“Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Spot Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, dimethicone.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 6 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%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSqualane~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneZinc oxide~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAlcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPolysorbate 60~1–1.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Peg-100 stearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBacillus ferment~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentHouttuynia cordata extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCyclopentasiloxane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSorbitan sesquioleate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCetearyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCyclohexasiloxane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDisodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Isohexadecane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about IsohexadecaneXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBeeswax~0.45–0.65%
- 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 BeeswaxDimethyl sulfone~0.35–0.65%
Polysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLactobacillus/scutellaria baicalensis root extract ferment filtrate~0.35–0.65%
Centella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSophora japonica flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants
More about Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrateGlycyrrhiza inflata root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza inflata root extractTetrasodium pyrophosphate~0.3–0.6%
Sorbitan oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 benzoateLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- 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%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Zinc oxide, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Bacillus ferment, Houttuynia cordata extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Isohexadecane, Xanthan gum, Beeswax, Dimethyl sulfone, Polysorbate 80, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lactobacillus/scutellaria baicalensis root extract ferment filtrate, Centella asiatica extract, Parfum, Sophora japonica flower extract, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Sorbitan oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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| ZYMOGENHouttuynia Cordata Ferment Spot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TIA'MAC Fighting Spot RX Cream | COSRXAC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream - Korean Skincare Shop | EyenlipAC Clear Spot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 31% |
| Price | $16.30 | $11.39−$4.91 | $12.55−$3.75 | $7.50−$8.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ZYMOGEN - Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Spot Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 67.00CA$ in Canada and for 18.94$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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