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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Includes moisturizing Irish Moss Extract, moisture locking Hyaluronic Acid, plus antioxidant olive squalene to provide long lasting hydration without a greasy feel.
chondrus crispus extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
hyaluronic acid
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This cruelty-free serum also helps to promote cell regeneration and reduce signs of aging.
beta-glucan
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
hyaluronic acid
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
citrullus lanatus fruit extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Cucumis sativus extract, Unknown, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan, Unknown, Oryza sativa, Ceramide 1, Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium pca, Chondrus crispus extract, Squalane, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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