Formula · 8.9

Brand · 8.8

Purito Seoul · 3.49% Centella extract · South Korea

Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented

Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented
8.9

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.7Actives with strong evidence: 2 of 9
  • Active concentration1.0After the 1 % line: signal peptides, licorice extract — the concentration is likely token
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “sensitive skin and redness” — 100 %; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • oily skin
  • acne-prone
  • atopic skin
  • dry skin
  • children
  • babies
  • sensitive skinat 10 % flushing is possible
  • rosaceaask a dermatologist
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
morning and evening
When to expect an effect: redness — days; tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; soothing and less tightness — within days; wrinkles — 8–12 weeks, a modest effect; redness, itching — 1–2 weeks; spots — 8–12 weeks, if at all; wrinkles — 8 weeks, a modest effect; barrier, dryness — 2–4 weeks
What is normal: mild flushing in the first days at high concentration; nothing special — well tolerated

Ingredients — 29 components · 9 work

What works: 9 of 29 ingredients: madecassoside, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and 6 more. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.

Strengths: active concentration, completeness for the purpose, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 2 of 9

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Ceramides + Hyaluronic acid — reinforce each otherhyaluronate draws moisture in, ceramides keep it
  • Ceramides + skin-identical components — reinforce each otherceramides with cholesterol and fatty acids restore the barrier better than alone
  • Hyaluronic acid + Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — reinforce each othertwo humectants with different action: moisture plus soothing
  • Niacinamide (vitamin B3) + Ceramides — reinforce each otherniacinamide boosts the skin own ceramide production, added ceramides rebuild the barrier from outside
  • Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Dipropylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Propanediol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent from corn sugar: it holds water and helps actives dissolve. A gentler replacement for propylene glycol.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Butylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent: it makes the texture lighter and helps actives spread. Better tolerated than propylene glycol.
  • Niacinamide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: niacinamide
  • 1,2-Hexanediol base: coating, fillers · a solvent and humectant with antimicrobial action: it helps the product keep without classic preservatives.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Madecassoside works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Asiaticoside works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Madecassic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Asiatic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: Centella extract
  • Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Allantoin works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: allantoin
  • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
  • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
  • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10 works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
  • Carbomer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters base: coating, fillers · the plant base: emollient oils, waxes and care extracts
  • Tromethamine base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Ethylhexylglycerin base: coating, fillers · a preservative booster and skin-conditioning ingredient: it barely preserves on its own but helps phenoxyethanol work and lowers the amount needed.
  • Xanthan Gum base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: dipotassium glycyrrhizate
  • Adenosine works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: adenosine
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Sucrose Stearate base: coating, fillers · a mild sugar-based emulsifier; does not clog pores
  • Glyceryl Stearate base: coating, fillers · the basic cream emulsifier (neutral NSE form); the self-emulsifying SE form with added potassium stearate is a separate entry, 3 of 5; does not clog pores
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Ceramide NP works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: ceramides NP, AP, EOP
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · an ingredient from the European cosmetic ingredient inventory; what exactly it does in this product is not described here yet
  • Pancratium Maritimum Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant

Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented is a product whose active ingredient is madecassoside (centella) + niacinamide (vitamin b3) + hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) at a declared 3.49 %. There is little evidence of effect: madecassoside (centella), signal peptides, licorice extract, adenosine. The effect is supported by studies: niacinamide (vitamin b3), ceramides. The effect is moderately supported: hyaluronic acid, panthenol (pro-vitamin b5), allantoin. The formula has 29 ingredients, 9 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: ceramides + hyaluronic acid; ceramides + skin-identical components; hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); niacinamide (vitamin b3) + ceramides. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, oily skin, acne-prone, atopic skin, dry skin, children, babies. sensitive skin, rosacea — ask a doctor. Use: morning and evening. When to expect an effect: redness — days. Label score — 8.9 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 2 of 9; after the 1 % line: signal peptides, licorice extract — the concentration is likely token).

Who it does not suit

When to stop: persistent burning — stop; tightness in dry air — apply under a cream; itching, rash — stop

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