Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"ACURE - Brightening Glowing Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Reduces irritation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ACURE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 25.11CA$ in Canada, for 36.73A$ in Australia, for 16.01$ in the United States and for 22.42£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Benefits Nutrient-rich, certified organic oil-based serum for glowing skin Nourishing blend of oils replenishes moisture Provides antioxidant protection and fends off free radicals Key Ingredients Argan and borage oils replenish moisture Cranberry seed oil offers antioxidant protection Pumpkin seed oil replenishes moisture, calms and balances Formulated Without Parabens Sulfates Petroleum Mineral Oil Formaldehyde Animal Products
Source: Ulta
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, borago officinalis seed 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).
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
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