Whamisa Cactus Soothing & Lifting Prickly Pear Pack

Whamisa Cactus Soothing & Lifting Prickly Pear Pack

Review

Results you may expect from using Whamisa Cactus Soothing & Lifting Prickly Pear Pack:

Whamisa Cactus Soothing & Lifting Prickly Pear Pack is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
82.12
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
10
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem
5
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Gluconolactone
0.3
Aluminum Chloride
0.3
Spirulina Platensis Extract
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Ferulic Acid
0.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
0.3
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
0.3
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Ingredients explained

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Est. %82.12
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractA soothing and antioxidant extract from prickly pear succulent stems. These stems contain a cooling and anti-inflammatory watery gel that is similar to aloe.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
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.
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractA soothing extract obtained from a hybrid species of tree peony that contains various active compounds such as astringent tannins, terpenes, and paeonols.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
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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.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
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GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Aluminum Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aluminum Chloride
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Spirulina Platensis ExtractA dark green emollient and antioxidant extract derived from spirulina - a dried mass of tiny blue-green algae. It is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins (namely B1 and B2).
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

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.

Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Ferulic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ferulic AcidA plant-based phenolic acid with powerful and scientifically proven antioxidant properties. It enhances the effects of vitamins C and E, as well as the UV protective effects of sunscreens.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil expressed from the peels of mandarin. It contains up to 74% of limonene and other volatile compounds which create its sweet, mandarin aroma. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.