PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Lactic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Avena sativa flower/leaf/stem juice, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Vitamin E in dermatology