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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The highly concentrated plant energy serum essence effectively provides long-lasting nourishment for moisture depleted dull skin.
threonine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
pca
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Anti-aging
aspartic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
serine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Anti-oxidation
ficus carica fruit extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
punica granatum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
caffeine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
punica granatum fruit extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
dimethicone
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Potential irritants
lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
punica granatum fruit extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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glycerin
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
dipropylene glycol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Ficus carica fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Panax ginseng berry extract, Paeonia officinalis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Pueraria mirifica root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Punica granatum extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Allantoin, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Squalane, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Tromethamine, Propylene glycol, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Arginine, Dextrin, Aspartic acid, Pca, Butylene glycol, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Soy isoflavones, Lactobacillus, Citric acid, Alcohol denat., Caffeine, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Nuclear Factor Kappa B Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target of Nutraceuticals in Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Related Inflammation
- Resveratrol as an active ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological applications: a review
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
- Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases