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Purito Defence Barrier PH Cleanser

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020mgbcreatives

I find the Purito Defence Barrier PH Cleanser to be almost identical to the Cosrx Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. While the Cosrx cleanser has a much more extensive ingredients list, the two products smell, feel, and act the same to me.

It is my belief that it is the Tea Tree contained in both products that provides the similar scent.

I currently use this cleanser as my second cleanse in the evening, which I feel worked well for my oily skin during the summer months. During the winter months, I do feel that I want something more hydrating as my second cleanse.

On my oily skin, I do not find this to be too stripping, but drier skin types may not love it as much as I did. While I have had no reaction to this those with sensitivities to citrus extracts should watch out for the Grape Fruit Extract contained in the formulation.

This cleanser has served me well that together with the simple ingredient list may just have me buying this over the Cosrx option in the future.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

After my first oil-based cleanse I rinse my face with warm water. While the face is still damp I massage a moderate amount of this product around my face, neck, and chest.

After rinsing I go in with a warm damp washcloth to ensure all product is removed from my hair and jawline. When using a washcloth please remember to always be gentle.

INGREDIENTS

Water
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is one of the most gentle surfactants used in skincare. It is used mainly as a booster as on its own it is too mild to properly cleanse the skin.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a very mild cleansing agent with a dense and luxurious foam.
Butylene Glycol is a texture enhancer.
1,2-Hexanediol is a preservative.
Allantoin is used for its astringent, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, healing, and moisturizing properties.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil is a skin-soothing antioxidant.
Centella Asiatica Extract is another favourite ingredient. This is an antioxidant with skin-soothing properties.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent with preservative properties.
Citric Acid is a PH adjuster.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that prevents certain ingredients from binding with others.

INGREDIENTS TO NOTE

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract can be sensitizing.

CLOSING

I purchased my Purito Defence Barrier PH Cleanser from YesStyle.

Please feel free to use my rewards code to get a little extra off your purchase.

While enjoyed this cleanser and I like the short ingredient list I don’t think I will be bringing this back into rotation till the summer months return.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paula’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Paula’s Choice Calm Restoring Moisturizer

August 30, 2020October 1, 2020mgbcreatives

The Paula’s Choice Calm Restoring Moisturizer does its job well, but it just doesn’t excite me. This is a purely functional gel moisturizer that does not spark joy when I use it.

Let me start by saying there is absolutely nothing wrong with this product. It does everything it is meant to do. It moisturizes, it is non-sensitizing, it is fragrance-free and it is good for oily skin.

I just did not emotionally bond with this product (yes I am aware how ridiculous this sounds). Putting that aside I have no complaints.

This product played well with others, absorbed well into my skin without leaving any residue and did not flare up any redness.

My reason for purchasing this gel moisturizer was based on it being listed as a “redness relief” moisturizer on the Paula’s Choice website. While it didn’t actually “relieve my redness” (I didn’t expect it to), it did keep my skin soothed.

It comes in a 60 ml tube, which I thought was rather small, but a little of this product spreads a long way. With almost daily use this has lasted me about a month and a half.

I won’t be rushing out to repurchase this product, but if I ever need a reliable gel moisturizer I know where to find it.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

I use a small amount and distribute it over my face, neck and chest.

Application is done after morning serums and before SPF.

This moisturizer is used predominantly as part of my morning routine.

INGREDIENTS

Water
Cyclopentasiloxane is a lightweight silicone texture enhancer that functions as a conditioning agent.
Glycerin is skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent. It also provides hydration.
Butylene Glycol is a texture enhancer.
Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone is a conditioning ingredient.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract is a plant extract with skin-soothing properties and possible benefits for the evening out of skin tone.
Allantoin is a skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent. This is a good ingredient for both sensitive and oily skin types.
Beta-Glucan is a sugar. It has some antioxidant properties and is a skin-soothing agent. This is ingredient is said to assist with skin redness and sensitivity.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is the salt form of the main anti-inflammatory ingredients of the liquorice plant. It is used for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone ingredient that provides a non-oily emolliency to a product.
Dimethicone is a gentle emollient.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a texture-enhancer.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of Hyaluronic acid. This salt is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds water to it.
Arctium Majus Root Extract is a skin-soothing agent.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also known as Green Tea. This is one of my favourite ingredients due to its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract comes from a brown algea. It is reportedly used for moisturizing, skin protecting, soothing, decongesting and lipid reducing. It also contains antioxidants.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is a potent antioxidant that offers UV protecting and anti-cancer benefits.
Panthenol is a humectant alcohol. This ingredient also promotes wound healing.
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a stabilizing agent.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is a texture enhancer.
Isohexadecane is used as a cleansing agent and texture enhancer.
Sodium Carbomer is a pre-neutralised form of the common thickener, Carbomer.
Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier. The number at the end refers to the oil-loving part and the bigger the number the more emulsifying power it has.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent also used as a preservative, a carrier, or suspending agent for other preservatives such as Phenoxyethanol.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative.

CLOSING

I purchased my Paula’s Choice Restoring Moisturizer from Paula’s Choice.

I really enjoyed using this moisturizer. There is nothing fancy or exciting about it, but it does its job well. If I need to fall back on a reliable product then I would repurchase this, but my use of it is purely functional – it does not bring me joy.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paula’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder, SkinCarisma and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Labiotte UV Veil No Sebum Sun Mist

August 20, 2020October 6, 2020mgbcreatives

My sole reason for purchasing the Labiotte UV Veil No Sebum Sun Mist was to do sunscreen reapplication over makeup.

This was an epic fail.

The spray component of this product is not fine enough to use over makeup. It gives an aggressive concentrated spray which ruined my foundation every time.

This fact on its own was enough for to give it a low rating as it failed at its primary objective, but top of this it left my skin feeling tight and dehydrated.

Being an oily girl I do like having sebum control in my day time products and this invariably comes with some form of drying out. Unfortunately, the tightness in my face after an application was unbearable for me.

The product claims to lightweight and refreshing. I would agree with the “lightweight” portion of that statement, but not on the refreshing statement.

It is said to deeply hydrate the skin – I disagree with this. I felt the exact opposite – extremely dehydrated.

While this sunscreen was sebum controlling the compromise was simply too much for me. This coupled together with the fact that it failed at being applied over makeup resulted in me not wanting to use this product again.

It does contain some good chemical sunscreen ingredients which leads me to believe that it is effective in this department at least.

I guess the search shall continue for a spray SPF that can be applied over a full face of makeup.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

Sunscreen is always applied as the last step of the morning skincare routine.

This particular sunscreen was purchased in order to reapply over makeup during the day.

The product should be shaken first.

Hold away from the face and spray evenly over your face.

The mist was not fine enough to properly distribute over the skin so I used a makeup cushion to tap it in. This 9/10 messed up my foundation which then needs to be touched up as well.

INGREDIENTS

Purified Water
Dibutyl Adipate is a clear, colourless, odourless oily liquid that makes the formula easily spreadable and also makes the skin nice and smooth (emollient). It’s especially helpful in sunscreens as it can help to solubilize UV filters.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a new generation, chemical sunscreen agent that’s designed for high UVA protection and high photostability. It gives sun protection in the whole UVA range (320-400 nm) with a peak protection at 354nm.
Niacinamide has the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and a weakened skin surface.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a new generation, chemical sunscreen that gives the highest photo-stable absorption of all available UVB filters today. It protects in the UVB range (280-320nm) with a peak protection of 314nm.
Silica is used as an absorbent powder and thickening agent.
Polysorbate 60 is an emulsifier, which means it helps oil and water to mix together.
Sorbitan Stearate creates water-in-oil emulsions.
Ethyl Hexanediol is a solvent.
PEG 100 Stearate is an emollient and cleansing agent.
Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient emulsifier.
Allantoin is a skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent. This is a good ingredient for both sensitive and oily skin types.
Glyceryl Caprylate is an emollient.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that prevents certain ingredients from binding with others.
Butylene Glycol is a texture enhancer.
Adenosine is a yeast-based skin-conditioning ingredient that has proven anti-wrinkle benefits.
Cotton Extract is said to be a skin-conditioning agent. In this formulation, it is marketed to control sebum production.
Glycerin is skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent. It also provides hydration.
PEG-8 is used as a solubilizer and viscosity control agent.
Centella Extract is a favourite ingredient. This is yet another antioxidant with skin-soothing properties.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient. It has antimicrobial benefits and improves the effect of preservatives.
PPG-1-P Easy-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether is an emulsifier.
Sunflower Seed Extract is used as an emollient.
Western Pine Leaf/Stem Extract – I can not find information on this ingredient.
Hojang Root Extract – I can not find information on this ingredient.
Golden Extract – am not clear on what this ingredient actually is.
Spanish Licorice Root Extract is a skin-lightening and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Phytic Acid has the main function of neutralizing metal ions but also has some antioxidant benefits.
Green Tea Extract This is one of my favourite ingredients due to its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Sodium Polyacrylate is a handy multi-tasker that thickens up water-based formulas and also has some emulsifying and emulsion stabilizing properties. It has strong water-binding properties.
Matricaria Flower Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

INGREDIENTS TO NOTE

Fragrance can be sensitizing to some skins. Mine, however, does not have an issue with it. Whether you are for or against fragrance is your own personal choice it is simply noted here to make you aware that it is included in this formulation.
Rosemary Leaf Extract has antioxidant benefits for the skin and has shown to have a calming effect on the skin. This ingredient can be sensitizing. I have not had any reaction to this.

CLOSING

I purchased my Labiotte UV Veil No Sebum Sun Mist from YesStyle.

Please feel free to use my rewards code to get a little extra off your purchase.

I will not repurchase this sunscreen.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paul’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder, SkinCarisma and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Paula’s Choice Calm Nourishing Cleanser

August 20, 2020October 4, 2020mgbcreatives

The Paula’s Choice Calm Nourishing Cleanser has been a pleasure to use. My main reason for purchasing this product was because it was recommended for calming redness in the skin.

I can’t say that it reduced any redness in my skin, but it most definitely was non-stripping and non-irritating.

One of my favourite aspects of the product is the ease with which it rinses away.

My skin simply feels great with this cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling similar to the result achieved by the Krave Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser.

I would be happy to use this cleanser again in the future. Paula’s Choice ships to a massive amount of international destinations, so this product is pretty easy to get hold of.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

I use this cleanser as my morning cleanse.

You don’t need to use much, I dispense about a peasized amount to work into my face, neck and chest.

INGREDIENTS

Water (Aqua)
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a mild cleansing agent that is recommended for use in non-irritating products.
Butylene Glycol is a texture and penetration enhancer.
Coco-Glucoside is a nonionic surfactant. It is one of the least aggressive washing bases.
Glycerin is skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent. It also provides hydration.
Xanthan Gum is a stabilizer and texture enhancer.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil (meadow foam) is a skin-softening agent.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild cleansing agent popular in baby washes and sensitive skin formulas.
Arctium Majus Root Extract is a skin-soothing agent.
Allantoin is a skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent. This is a good ingredient for both sensitive and oily skin types.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice offer benefits such as soothing, antioxidant properties and hydration.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a cleansing and emulsifying agent.
Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract contains flavonoids which give it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Isoamyl Laurate is a texture enhancer that is great at dissolving UV-filters in sunscreens or dispersing pigments in makeup products.
Polysorbate 20 is a helper ingredient that helps water and oil to mix together. Also, it can help to increase the solubility of some other ingredients in the formula.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent also used as a preservative, a carrier, or suspending agent for other preservatives such as Phenoxyethanol.
Tetrasodium EDTA helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time.
Citric Acid is a PH adjuster.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative.

INGREDIENTS TO NOTE

Tocopherol is basically vitamin E. Which is a well known antioxidant. This ingredient does have some comedogenic properties. In other formulations, I have broken out from this, but in this product, I have had no reaction.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a skin-softening emulsifier that also functions as a cleansing agent. This is ingredient may be a fungal acne trigger, I have not found this to be the case with this formulation.

CLOSING

I purchased my Paula’s Choice Calm Nourishing Cleanser from Paula’s Choice.

I really enjoyed using this cleanser. There is nothing fancy or exciting about it, but it does it’s job well.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paula’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder, SkinCarisma and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Dear Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence

August 19, 2020May 23, 2021mgbcreatives

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE MARKET DUE TO SPF RATING CONCERNS. PLEASE CHECK THE BRAND’S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

I am completely in love with the Dear Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence.

This UV essence is moisturizing, absorbs easily, is non-irritating, leaves no white cast and leaves the skin with a soft natural glow (no greasiness in sight).

With highly hyped products such as this, I usually approach with a heavy dose of caution. For the first time, I feel that this product truly does deserve the cult status it has achieved.

At 80ml the size is slightly larger than the average sunscreen (which is highly appreciated).

I have read other reviews where people have found this product to provide too much of a glow for their oily skin, this was not so in my instance. I found the level of glow to be perfect and no greasy residue.

This sunscreen wears well under makeup and is a great everyday, indoor chemical sunscreen.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

Sunscreen is always applied as the last step of the morning skincare routine.

My personal preference to apply a generous amount to the face, neck, chest and ears. Don’t be stingy with the SPF folks. It also helps to reapply every 2 hours or so.

Remember to wait 30 minutes after application before leaving the house or applying makeup. This is just to allow the sunscreen to settle in.

This sunscreen is full of moisturizing and hydrating ingredients so if it is too hydrating when paired with your moisturizer you should be okay to skip the moisturizer and only use this.

INGREDIENTS

Water
Dicaprylyl Carbonate functions as a skin-conditioning agent, emollient and solvent.
Butylene Glycol is a texture enhancer.
Dibutyl Adipate is a clear, colourless, odourless oily liquid that makes the formula easily spreadable and also makes the skin nice and smooth (emollient). It’s especially helpful in sunscreens as it can help to solubilize UV filters.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a UV filter. It is designed for high UVA protection and high photostability. It gives sun protection in the whole UVA range (320-400 nm) with a peak protection at 354nm.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a skin-softening agent and emollient. It has a rich, thick texture.
1,2-Hexanediol is a preservative.
Glycerin is skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent.
Niacinamide has the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and a weakened skin surface.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a new generation, chemical sunscreen that gives the highest photo-stable absorption of all available UVB filters today. It protects in the UVB range (280-320nm) with a peak protection of 314nm. It is an oil-soluble, odourless, colourless powder that works well in fragrance-free formulas. It can be used up to 5% worldwide except for the US and Canada.
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is a texture enhancer and emollient.
Silica is used as an absorbent powder and thickening agent.
Cetearyl Olivate functions as an emulsifier and slip agent or texture enhancer.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a texture enhancer.
Sorbitan Olivate is an emulsifier.
Glyceryl Stearate SE is a self-emulsifying form of Glyceryl Stearate which is an emollient and a surfactant.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is an oil-loving emulsifier that helps oil and water to mix nicely together.
Sorbitan Stearate creates water-in-oil emulsions.
Panthenol is a humectant alcohol. This ingredient also promotes wound healing.
Beta-Glucan is a sugar. It has some antioxidant properties and is a skin-soothing agent. This is ingredient is said to assist with skin redness and sensitivity.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that prevents certain ingredients from binding with others.
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract is a skin-conditioning agent.
Adenosine is a yeast-based skin-conditioning ingredient that has proven anti-wrinkle benefits.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of Hyaluronic acid. This salt is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds water to it.
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil is a good source of vitamin C as well as various B vitamins, vitamin E, lycopene, phytosterols, and numerous phenolic compounds that provide antioxidant benefit.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient. It has antimicrobial benefits and improves the effect of preservatives.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent also used as a preservative, a carrier, or suspending agent for other preservatives such as Phenoxyethanol.
Allantoin is a skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent. This is a good ingredient for both sensitive and oily skin types.

INGREDIENTS TO NOTE

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil is a chamomile product. Thus it has skin-soothing benefits. However, it can also be irritating to people with certain plant sensitivities. I have experienced no sensitivity to this ingredient.
Tocopherol is basically vitamin E. Which is a well known antioxidant. This ingredient does have some comedogenic properties. In other formulations, I have broken out from this, but in this product, I have had no reaction.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil has antioxidant properties but is sensitizing. I, however, have had no reaction to it in this formulation.

CLOSING

I purchased my Dear Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence from YesStyle.

Please feel free to use my rewards code to get a little extra off your purchase.

I love this sunscreen and will always have it on my shelf. Holy grail status.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paul’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder, SkinCarisma and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

June 25, 2020October 7, 2020mgbcreatives

The Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster is one of the best purchases I have ever made. My skin loves it and it will forever be a staple in my routine.

This booster has helped control my breakouts and very slightly has improved my redness. Please remember that no skincare product is a miracle cure. I did not expect to see drastic results in terms of calming my redness, but even these mild results are welcome.

The creamy texture of the product absorbs well into the skin and it is easily spreadable so not much product is required.

The tube does look really small, but after you realize how little you use during application you feel less concerned about moving through the product quickly.

As with all Paula’s Choice products, it is fragrance-free. I have experienced no irritation with this product.

I will continue to repurchase this and would recommend it to anyone with redness, hyperpigmentation and breakouts.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

HOW TO USE

I use this as part of my morning routine. It is applied just before my moisturizer.

I allow a few minutes to ensure that the product is fully absorbed before moving on to my moisturizing step.

The formula distributes easily over the skin so your really do not need much product to cover the face.

INGREDIENTS

Water (Aqua)
Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring acid found in grains such as barley, wheat and rye. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin. This ingredient is an effective treatment for conditions for acne and Rosacea. Azelaic Acid can prevent future breakouts and clean out bacteria from the pores.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is an oil-loving emulsifier that helps oil and water to mix nicely together.
Glycerin is skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient.
Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient emulsifier.
Dimethicone is a gentle emollient.
Salicylic Acid is a BHA exfoliant that helps to remove dirt and build-up from within the pores.
Adenosine is a yeast-based skin-conditioning ingredient that has proven anti-wrinkle benefits.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract is a plant extract with skin-soothing properties and possible benefits for the evening out of skin tone.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract is a skin-protecting agent.
Allantoin is a skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent. This is a good ingredient for both sensitive and oily skin types.
Bisabolol is a soothing agent.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a lightweight silicone texture enhancer that functions as a conditioning agent.
Xanthan Gum is a thickener and emollient.
Sclerotium Gum is a thickening and gelling agent.
Propanediol is a glycol that helps to enhance the absorption of ingredients into the skin.
Butylene Glycol helps the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin, makes product spread nicely over the skin and attracts water into the skin.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative.

CLOSING

I purchased my Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster from Paula’s Choice.

I love, love, love this product and will continue to repurchase.

Visit my skincare page to read more reviews of products I have tried out.

**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paula’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder, SkinCarisma and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.

Dr Jart Cicapair Calming Gel Cream

May 23, 2020October 1, 2020mgbcreatives

When I first started using the Dr Jart Cicapair Calming Gel Cream I was not a fan. The strong herbal scent did not agree with me. After continued use, I have gotten used to the smell and it does not bother me as much anymore.

The soothing gel-cream does soothe my skin and absorbs quickly. It leaves no residue after being absorbed, but I feel like my skin lacks hydration after application.

It mixed well with every other products I paired it with namely Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin and retinol.

All in all it was an okay moisturizer, but lacked enough benefit in terms of diminishing redness and providing hydration for me to repurchase.

HOW TO USE

I dispense a fair amount and distribute it over my face.

Application is done after morning serums and before SPF.

I currently only use this as part of my morning routine and during the warmer months. This decision was made due to the lack of moisturizing benefits I received.

MY SKIN TYPE

I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.

At times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal.

INGREDIENTS

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (76%) from the Centella Asiatica Leaf. It is an antioxidant liquid with skin-soothing properties.
Propanediol can enhance the absorption of ingredients and has hydrating properties.
Water/Aqua/Eau
Glycerin is a skin-replenishing and skin-restoring agent.
1,2-Hexanediol is a preservative.
Niacinamide decreases roughness or irregularities to make the skin uniform.
Glycereth-26 is a humectant emollient.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is texture enhancer.
Cetearyl Olivate functions as an emulsifier and slip agent or texture enhancer.
Sorbitan Olivate is an emulsifier.
Caprylyl Methicone is an emollient.
Hydrogenated Polydecene functions as an emollient and skin-softening agent.
Tromethamine is a PH balancer.
Butylene Glycol is a texture enhancer.
Carbomer is a texture enhancer used mainly in gel formulations.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used as a texture enhancer.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate is a skin-conditioning agent.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is a specialized antioxidant.
Adenosine is a yeast-based skin-conditing ingredient that has proven anti-wrinkle benefits.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of Hyaluronic acid. This salt is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds water to it.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is a specialized antioxidant.
Centella Asiatica Extract is a favourite ingredient. This is yet another antioxidant with skin-soothing properties.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is a good source of the potent polyphenolic antioxidant trans-resveratrol, which is considered the most bioavailable form of resveratrol.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract s a great antioxidant for sensitive skin types.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also known as Green Tea. This is one of my favourite ingredients due to its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is a chamomile product. Thus it has skin-soothing benefits. However, it can also be irritating to people with certain plant sensitivities.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract has antioxidant benefits for the skin and has shown to have a calming effect on the skin. This ingredient can be sensitizing.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract is a plant extract with skin-soothing properties and possible benefits for the evening out of skin tone.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract has antioxidant benefits for the skin and has shown to have a calming effect on the skin. This ingredient can be sensitizing.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is a chamomile product. Thus it has skin-soothing benefits. However, it can also be irritating to people with certain plant sensitivities.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient.
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent with preservative properties.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract is an emollient.
Dextrin is used as an adhesive. For skin, it can have water-binding properties.
Arginine is an amino acid considered to be essential to human development. It has antioxidant properties.
Glycoproteins work to keep the skin intact, smooth, and healthy-looking. They can also enhance the skin’s natural resilience by reinforcing skin barrier strength.
Asiaticoside is one of the main biologically active components of Centella Asiatica. It has well established wound healing and antioxidant properties.
Madecassic Acid is one of the biologically active components of Centella Asiatica. It is thought to have wound healing and antioxidant properties.
Asiatic Acid is one of the biologically active components of Centella Asiatica. It probably contributes to the well-established moisturizing and wound healing abilities.
Madecassoside One of four principal bioactive compounds in the plant extract Centella Asiatica. Studies also show it can it is non-sensitizing and can help revitalize skin’s surface.
Menadione is a masking agent.

INGREDIENTS TO NOTE

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is primarily a fragrance ingredient, it may have beneficial properties for the skin but is also a potential sensitizer due to its fragrance components.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil is a volatile oil that is a photosensitizer.

CLOSING

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While this moisturizer did not offend me it is not my favourite. I need something with more hydration benefits. I would choose the Dr Jart Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer over this.

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**I source most of the ingredient explanations from Paula’s Choice website, INCI Beauty, Incidecoder and CosDNA.

***Please note that these are simply my opinions. Everyone will have skin that responds differently to different ingredients and formulations.