Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract

Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
3Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract has an anti-wrinkle rating of 3.0 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈4.0%), Butylene Glycol (est. ≈3.0%) and Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 3.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Asiaticoside (est. ≈0.3%), 
 derived from the plant Centella asiatica, an ingredient with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy confirmed by one study.
 
Among others, Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Centella Asiatica Extract (est. ≈75.0%), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈4.0%) and Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Sidmool Essential Centella Asiatica Extract is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Centella Asiatica Extract (est. ≈75.0%) and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈4.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Centella Asiatica Extract
6
Water
4
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
3
Butylene Glycol
2
Sodium Hyaluronate
1.5
Glycerin
1.3
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
1
Madecassoside
0.3
Asiaticoside
0.3
Asiatic Acid
0.3
Madecassic Acid
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
0.3
Hydrolyzed Collagen
0.3
Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract
0.3
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
0.3
Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract
0.3
Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
0.3
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
0.3
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
0.3
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
0.3
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
0.3
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
0.3
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Arginine
Est. %
Centella Asiatica Extract
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Water
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Butylene Glycol
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Glycerin
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
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Madecassoside
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Asiaticoside
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Asiatic Acid
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Madecassic Acid
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
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Hydrolyzed Collagen
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Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract
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Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
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Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract
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Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
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Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
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Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
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Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Allantoin
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Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
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Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
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Carbomer
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Ratings

All humectants
12.6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 12.6 10
10.0
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 12.6 10
10
All humectants
12.6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
3 /10 0.1 0.3 3
n/a
- 75 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
3
Asiaticoside
3
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
3 /10
when present at, %
0.1
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
75
Asiatic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Madecassic Acid
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
75
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 84.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
84.1
Centella Asiatica Extract
75
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
4
Sodium Hyaluronate
2
Madecassoside
1
Asiaticoside
0.3
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
0.3
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
75
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 82.1 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
82.1
75
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Madecassoside
Est. %1
Function
Origin
MadecassosideAn isolated Gotu Kola compound. It helps to increase collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin and assists in wound healing.
Asiaticoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Asiaticoside

A Gotu Kola or Centella Asiatica derivative with confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Asiatic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Asiatic AcidA compound isolated from Gotu Kola, a promising anti-wrinkle medicinal plant from Southeast Asia. It is claimed to increase the production of collagen and help with the wound healing process.
Madecassic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Madecassic AcidAn isolated bioactive compound from Gotu Kola. It increases collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin and helps to treat wounds, scars, and burns.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Collagen

A humectant, film-forming, and emollient mixture of various proteins and peptides that were created by cutting the huge molecules of normal collagen into smaller pieces for better absorption. It also has some antioxidant properties.

Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Schizophyllum Commune Mycelium Ferment Filtrate Extract
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract
Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cuscuta Australis Seed Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Portulaca Oleracea ExtractDerived from green or common purslane, this moisturizing extract is particularly rich in alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, and contains antioxidant glutathione and vitamin E. As a herbal medicine, it is believed to treat headaches and inflammation.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractA fragrant extract obtained from Chinese cinnamon bark with some added antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. The essential oil is responsible for its cinnamon scent.
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractA biotechnological ingredient that is essentially soy milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria. It may help to treat skin pigmentation but more research is needed to support this claim.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractA powerful antioxidant, soothing, and astringent extract derived from the roots of Baikal/Chinese skullcap. It contains various unique flavonoids that are believed to soothe irritated and inflamed skin and protect from UV-induced oxidative damage.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pulsatilla Koreana ExtractAn extract derived from the Korean pasque flower. It contains various saponins with antimicrobial properties and has been successfully tested against bacteria involved with acne.
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower ExtractAn extract from the white flowers of the Japanese honeysuckle. Apart from an essential oil responsible for its jasmine-like scent, the extract also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory iridoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractA pepper extract that is claimed to have antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract derived from grapefruit peels. It mainly contains essential oil and various antioxidant organic acids and flavonoids. Limonene is responsible for its citrusy scent.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Arginine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArginineA humectant amino acid used to attract water to the skin’s surface. It is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Arginine can also be used as a pH adjuster.