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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream
MoisturizerHydration, brightening
Efficacy
Solid
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Basic humectant moisturizer dragged down by fragrance and silicone-heavy base lacking barrier lipids. Efficacy score of 3.7 reflects solid humectants (glycerin #2, multi-form HA mid-list at ~0.5-1% total) and niacinamide (#4, likely 3-5%) for hydration and brightening, but no ceramides, fatty acids, or cholesterol for true barrier repair; berry extracts and snail mucin are trace (positions 30+), contributing negligible efficacy; fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool) risk irritation without adding function.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinDimethiconeNiacinamidePanthenolAdenosineSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinArginine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerButylene GlycolBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneIsohexadecaneGlyceryl PolyacrylateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolysorbate 80Pentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolSorbitan OleateSorbitan IsostearatePolysorbate 60Snail Secretion FiltrateCaprylyl GlycolHydroxyacetophenoneHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseDextrinCalcium Carbonate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractFragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
ChlorphenesinFragranceEthylhexylglycerinLimoneneLinalool
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