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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This set includes the iconic cologne in a universally-loved, harmonious citrus blend, a gentle face wash, a hydrating shaving cream that lifts whiskers to provide an excellent razor glide, and a moisturizing face cream.Key Benefits Gently removes impurities Softens skin and lifts whiskers Moisturize and smooths Delicately scents skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
cucurbita pepo seed oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
adenosine
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
hyaluronic acid
0.4% -
0.65%
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
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
sodium lauryl sulfate
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
lactic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
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)
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-4
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
sodium lauryl sulfate
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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All ingredients
alcohol denat.
26% -
32%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Water, Parfum, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Amyl cinnamal, Evernia prunastri extract, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Bht, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Butylene glycol, Squalane, C15-19 alkane, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Arginine, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Hydrogenated polydecene, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hyaluronic acid, Limonene, Adenosine, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citric acid, Citral, Eugenol, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Amyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Water, Glycerin, Sodium coco-sulfate, Methyl gluceth-20, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Acrylates copolymer, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycol stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Limonene, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-4, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citral, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Eugenol, Sodium benzoate, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Lactic acid, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Cream, Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Parfum, Citric acid, Limonene, Sodium silicate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Punica granatum seed oil, Menthyl lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Citral, Eugenol, Coumarin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citrus limon peel oil, Geraniol, Amyl cinnamal, Bht, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- Safety Assessment of Borosilicate Glasses as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23
- 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
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- The antioxidant properties of alcoholic extracts from Sambucus nigra L. (antioxidant properties of extracts)
- Inhibition of Proinflammatory Activities of Major Periodontal Pathogens by Aqueous Extracts From Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)
- The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosacea
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging