C&E Advanced with Hexylresorcinol and Silymarin

1.2
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

0.0Humectancy2.5Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. PCA SKIN C&E Advanced with Hexylresorcinol and Silymarin has a moisturizing rating of 1.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely occlusive, but with a low Occlusivity of 2.5 out of 10. It has zero Humectancy as we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list.

What else is good about it? PCA SKIN C&E Advanced with Hexylresorcinol and Silymarin is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
50	Cyclopentasiloxane	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
20	Ascorbic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper
9	Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient
6	Polysilicone-11	Synthetic	Formula Helper
5	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Isosorbide Dicaprylate	Botanical, Synthetic	Emollient
2	Polymethylsilsesquioxane	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1	Hexylresorcinol	Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial
1	Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant
0.3	Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil	Botanical	Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Silica	Naturally occurring	Abrasive,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.

Ascorbic Acid

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation, Fragrance, Ph adjuster

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin C, this extremely well-researched antioxidant is able to boost collagen production, prevent wrinkles, and treat pigmentation. It degrades easily when exposed to air and so requires careful packaging.

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Score

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

Description is coming soon

Polysilicone-11

Score

Function

Film-forming

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic rubber-like substance of the silicone family that has no color or distinct scent. These are large molecules that cannot penetrate the skin but instead create a thin silky film on the skin's surface.

Tocopherol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.