40 Carrots

40 Carrots Carrot + Mango Moisture Splurge

Name: 40 Carrots - Carrot + Mango Moisture Splurge
Brand: 40 Carrots

Efficacy91/100IrritancyMedium

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Anti-aging

Retinal

Works well

What the product description says

“Then we add Retinol (Vitamin A) the proven ingredient dermatologists recommend most to de-age, brighten and even out your skin tone, while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.”

Source: Walgreens

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

RetinalHeroEffect: HighOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating~0.5–0.7%

Evens skin tone

Retinal

Works well

What the product description says

“Then we add Retinol (Vitamin A) the proven ingredient dermatologists recommend most to de-age, brighten and even out your skin tone, while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.”

Source: Walgreens

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Moisturizing

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 8 more

Works

What the product description says

“A luxurious facial moisturizer that drenches the skin with active Retinol-rich moisturizing spheres to visibly hydrate, plump and stimulate cellular activity ... so the skin is more youthfully line-free.”

Source: Walgreens

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, glycine soja oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~6.3–7.7%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~2.5–3%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–1.8%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.35–0.6%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~4–4.9%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~3.2–3.9%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.5%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.25–0.4%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.45–0.65%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.35%

Anti-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · Retinal, Allantoin

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Retinal, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

RetinalOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.2–3.9%est.

Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2–2.5%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.6%est.

Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.3–0.5%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.25–0.4%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.2–3.9%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–1.8%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.3–7.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Butylene glycol~4–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.2–3.9%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.5–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Glycol distearate~2–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 20~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Beta-carotene~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Retinal~0.5–0.7%

Hero · Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-agingEvens skin tone

One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating

More about Retinal

Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Daucus carota sativa juice~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mangifera indica seed oil~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

More about Glycine soja oil

Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.25–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis extract

Allantoin~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Carbomer~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Triethanolamine~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Orange 4

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Ingredient list view

Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl palmitate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycol distearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 20, Beta-carotene, Retinal, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa juice, Mangifera indica seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glycine soja oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium edta, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Unknown

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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	40 CarrotsCarrot + Mango Moisture SplurgeYOUR PRODUCT	Sonage SkincareA Plus Longevity Complex	Spectacle SkincarePerformance Crème	Skin FunctionalUltimate Ageing Moisturiser, All Skin
Match	—	78%	76%	76%
Price	—	—	$101.99	—
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	2 of 5
Key difference	—	Panthenol	Niacinamide	Nonapeptide-1
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
2
Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safetyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Total Oxidant Scavenging Capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaí) Seeds and Identification of Their Polyphenolic Compoundspubs.acs.org
5
Euterpe oleracea, Matricaria chamomilla, and Camellia sinensis as promising ingredients for development of skin care formulationssciencedirect.com
6
Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br

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