Cosmetic Skincare Products_Tan Kai Sin_A180782

NAME : TAN KAI SIN MATRIC NO. : A180782 LECTURER : ASSOC. PROF. DR. NG SHIOW FERN

Average weight : 100 g NPRA Notification No. : NOT160406077K Shelf life : 3 Years (Period After Opening : 12 Months) Suitable skin type : Normal skin SimplySiti Luminous White Cleanser is a whitening and luminating facial cleanser. It targets dark spots, freckles, age spots, discoloration and pigmentation to render a lighter, brighter and fairer skin tone. It also evens out and gently exfoliates our skin. Composition : Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Kaolin, PEG-75, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Beeswax, Polyquaternium-39, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, DMDM Hydantoin, Xanthan Gum, Palmitoyl Tridecapeptide, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Octapeptide, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Propanediol, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Honey Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Active ingredient Excipient SimplySiti is a Malaysian cosmetic company founded by a Malaysian singer, Siti Nurhaliza in March 2010. It won the Malaysia's Strongest Brands – BEAUTY in 2016. 2

Active Ingredients 3 X50 Pure White (Peptide Actives) ➢ Palmitoyl Tridecapeptide ➢ Palmitoyl Octapeptide Functions : Skin Conditioning Encapsulated actives with patented Smart Whitening Technology that intelligently and effectively lightens hyperpigmentation, dark spots Botanical Extracts ➢ Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract ➢ Honey Extract (Manuka Honey) ➢ Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea) Functions : Skin Protecting, Conditioning – Gently and naturally exfoliate for a brighter and lighter skin tone. Other functions include Humectant (Manuka Honey & Green Tea), Antioxidant (Green Tea) Alpha Hydroxy Acids ➢ Lactic Acid ➢ Glycolic Acid Functions : Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant Exfoliate skin to improve skin tone by gently dissolving bonds between surface skin cells, treating fine lines, irregular pigmentation, age spots and enlarged pores ➢ Glycerin Functions : Humectant Increases the water content of the top layers of the skin by absorbing moisture from the surrounding air. The other functions include Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting and Denaturant

Other Active Ingredient Functions Myristic Acid Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleaning Agent, Fragrance Dipropylene Glycol Humectant, Solvent Stearic Acid Emollients, Emulsifier, Lipophilic Thickener Lauric Acid Cleaning Agent, Emulsifier Kaolin Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking Agent PEG-75 Humectant, Solvent, Binding Agent Glyceryl Stearate Emollient, Emulsifier Titanium Dioxide Brightening Skin, UV Filter, Thickener Glycol Distearate Emollient, Emulsifier, Opacifying Agent Beeswax Emollient, Emulsifier, Binding Agent Sodium Lactate Moisturizer, Soothing, Whitening Excipients Excipient Functions Water Solvent Potassium Hydroxide ph Adjuster, Buffering Acrylates Copolymer Antistatic, Binding Agent, Film-forming Agent PEG-100 Stearate Surfactant Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant Polyquaternium-39 Antistatic Phenoxyethanol Preservative, Fragrance Stabilizer Sodium Gluconate Chelator (For Stability and Efficacy) DMDM Hydantoin Preservative (Antimicrobial Agent) Xanthan Gum Thickener, Emulsion Stabilizer Polyvinyl Alcohol Viscosity Control, Emulsifier Chlorphenesin Preservative (Antimicrobial Agent) Fragrance Render Pleasant Aroma to Mask Unpleasant Odors Propanediol Solvent, Viscosity Control Disodium EDTA Chelating Agent 4

Hazardous Elements 5 Hazardous Possible Side Effects Element Preservatives Phenoxyethanol Irritates skin and eyes Can cause blistering / beading on skin DMDM Harmful if absorbed through skin, esp. to breastfeeding mothers / Hydantoin infants Chlorphenesin (if use the product multiple times daily, it can accumulate and possibly affect the person) Formaldehyde releaser that can cause skin irritation under short-term exposure Cause dermatitis, explicitly eczema, in those with sensitive, dry skin High rate of irritancy for those allergic to preservatives PEG-Containing Compounds PEG-75 Cause irritation and system toxicity if used on broken / damaged PEG-100 Stearate skin Alpha Hydroxy Acids Lactic Acid Make skin more sensitive to sun Skin irritation (minor itching, redness, burning) when first apply Glycolic Acid Skin irritation such as swelling, burning and itching ▲However, they have minimal effect because they are rinsed off immediately from the skin Delivery System Personal Review Microcapsules encapsulated The cleanser is promising because it with peptide actives employs peptide actives that helps to synthesize collagen and elastin. I feel Able to penetrate the my skin is firm and younger-looking outermost layers of the skin after using the product. for better absorption and release of the actives. The cleanser is generally safe because it is formulated without alcohol, so it will not strip the skin off of its natural protection or worsen acne development.

Net weight : 100 g NPRA Notification No. : NOT171201061K Shelf life : 12 Months (Period After Opening) Suitable skin type : Oily skin (also concerns for dry and sensitive skin) By eggs Summer Lavender Clay Mask is filled with clay and exfoliants to relax and remove impurities from tired skin. The product is incorporated with several natural plant extracts oils that give it a natural pleasant lavender odor. Composition : Water, Kaolin, Talc, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Bentonite, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cl 74160, Cl 14720 Active ingredient Excipient As a homegrown skincare brand, By eggs products are specially designed for local skin types in Malaysia. Their clay masks are formulated based on food- inspired skincare ingredients, that are similar to the food we eat to nourish our bodies! 6

Active Ingredients 7 Clay Materials ➢ Kaolin ➢ Talc ➢ Bentonite Functions : • Absorbent – Deep cleanse and draw impurities from the skin and pores • Abrasive – Incorporated with lavender bud scrub to gently exfoliate and massage the skin for relaxing effect • Other functions include Bulking Agent, Opacifying Agent • Anticaking Agent (Kaolin & Talc) • Emulsion Stabilizer, Thickener (Bentonite) Botanical Extracts ➢ Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract ➢ Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil ➢ Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil ➢ Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ➢ Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil Functions : Skin Conditioning – Relax, calm and reduce inflammation on tired or blemished skin Other functions include Fragrance, Cosmetic Biocide (Matricaria Extract), Emollient (Olive Fruit Oil & Lavender Oil & Sweet Almond Oil), Deodorant (Lavender Flower) ➢ Glycerin Functions : Humectant Increases the water content of the top layers of the skin by absorbing moisture from the surrounding air. The other functions include Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting and Denaturant

Other Active Ingredient Functions Allantoin Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning, Deodorant, Moisturizer Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Pentylene Glycol Emollient, Antimicrobial Agent Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Caprylyl Glycol Conditioning Excipients Functions Solvent Excipient Water Cl 74160 Cosmetic Colorant Cl 14720 Cosmetic Colorant Delivery System Clay Nanocomposites Clay (Kaolin, Talc, Bentonite) has been proposed as very useful materials in modulating the actives delivery system, attributed to their high retention capacities, swelling and colloidal properties. Particularly, clay is used to delay and target or even improve actives 8 dissolution into the skin.

Hazardous Elements 9 Hazardous Element Possible Side Effects Talc Comedogenic Skin : Can cause infections and rating 1 inflammation if it gets into the skin Botanical Extract Oils through an open wound Olea Europaea (Olive) Eyes : Cause redness, bothersome Fruit Oil sensation if it gets into eyes Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Comedogenic Irritation and burning for those Lavandula Angustifolia rating 2 allergic to essential oils (Lavender) Oil Cause asthma attacks in some Colorants Bad for oily skin, people with asthma fungal acne trigger Inhaling too much may lead to Cl 74160 headache in some people Bad for sensitive Cl 14720 skin EWG score 4 May cause problems in people EWG score 3 sensitive to colorants Eyes : With the presence of alcohol can cause moderate irritation, tearing and redness Skin : Can cause irritation or allergic dermatitis Personal Review By eggs Summer Lavender Clay Mask The product has a very contain Glycerin and pleasant lavender odor, but Allantoin which is good too much fragrance for dry skin and sensitive ingredients in it are skin respectively by actually irritants which can having moisturizing and cause allergies, severe soothing effect. headache and asthma symptoms in some people. However, the consumers need to take into consideration the several botanical extracts which may be bad for certain skin type.

Net volume : 300 mL NPRA Notification No. : NOT200203908K Shelf life : 12 Months (Period After Opening) Suitable skin type : All skin type Elianto Make Up Hydrate & Moisture Hyaluronic Gel renders 1000 times of water retaining capacity by infusing skin with continuous moisture. The actives penetrate deeply into the skin to rebuild the skin barrier and decrease moisture lost, leaving skin plumped and hydrated all day long. Composition : Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Betaine, Alcohol Denat, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance Active ingredient Excipient Elianto belongs to the Bonita Group of Companies, a Malaysian Company. Elianto products are formulated based on the cosmetology of Korean experts with a customized touch for the Asian skin and climate. 10

Active Ingredients 11 ➢ Glycerin ➢ Sodium Hyaluronate Functions : Humectant Functions : Humectant, Skin Conditioning Increases the water content Sodium salt of hyaluronic acid that of the top layers of the skin attracts water into the upper layer of the skin and acts as a sponge to by absorbing moisture from attract and retain skin’s water content. It also acts as skin the surrounding air. The conditioner and promotes wound healing other functions include Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting and Denaturant Other Active Ingredient Functions Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Propylene Glycol Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Astringent Water Betaine Humectant, Antistatic, Thickener, Viscosity Controlling

Excipients Functions Solvent Excipient Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Aqua Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent Preservative, Fragrance Stabilizer Alcohol Denat Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Gel Forming Phenoxyethanol Preservative (Antimicrobial Agent) Carbomer Buffering agent Chlorphenesin Surfactant, Emulsifier, Cosolvent Triethanolamine PEG-40 Hydrogenated Chelating Agent Castor Oil Disodium EDTA Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant Fragrance Delivery System Hydrogel The formulation of this product employs the hydrogel delivery system which render skin hydration to achieve the optimum delivery efficacy for hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeply into the skin. So, the HA is protected from easily getting rid of the skin. 12

Hazardous Elements 13 Hazardous ElementPreservativesPossible Side Effects Alcohol Denat Phenoxyethanol Bad for dry and sensitive skin Causes moisture evaporation, prone to dry out Chlorphenesin skin PEG-40 Hydrogenated Irritates skin and eyes Castor Oil Can cause blistering / beading on skin Fragrance Harmful if absorbed through skin, esp. to breastfeeding mothers / infants (if use the product multiple times daily, it can accumulate and possibly affect the person) Cause dermatitis, explicitly eczema, in those with sensitive, dry skin High rate of irritancy for those allergic to preservatives The part of solubilizer may cause irritation on injured skin Potentially irritating Bad for sensitive skin Personal Review The gel is absorbed rapidly What is best about the by the skin, leaving hyaluronic gel is that it is refreshing and non-sticky free of artificial coloring, feeling. During hot day, it mineral oil, animal oil, helps to soothe sunburns and paraben, silicone and reduce skin dryness by sulfate. However, it having long-lasting moisture contains Alcohol Denat effect. which may be bad for dry and sensitive skin.

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