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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Shea butter rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E. It restores the skin?s silky feel, hydration and suppleness.Vegetable oils that keep the skin completely hydrated, soft, supple and plumped while protecting it from extreme climaxes.Hyaluronic acid that increases the hydration rate of the skin and restores volume.It improves the hydration, softness and overall appearance of the lip contour area day after day.Allergy tested. Suitable for sensitive skin.Vegan.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.6%
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
squalene
3.6% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
3.6% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
dunaliella salina extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Apple of Sodom Lip Line Wrinkle Treatment
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
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
0.65% -
0.95%
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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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Its formula combines Apple of Sodom Complex an active extract produced from the stem cells of the Sodom apple tree based on cal.Dead Sea Minerals (Osmoter ) the exclusive cocktail of natural minerals from the Dead Sea activates the osmotic pump to increase the level of nutrients and water of the skin, improving the hydration of the skin while smoothing its surface.An extract of Brède Mafane, natural plant extract known for its paralyzing properties, which effectively fights the appearance of expression wrinkles and visibly smoothes the surface of the skin.
urea
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
lactic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
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)
allantoin
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
squalene
3.6% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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
allantoin
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
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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Potential irritants
parfum
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
squalene
3.6% -
4.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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All ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tribehenin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tribehenin, Squalene, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylyl methicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Trehalose, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Synthetic wax, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Peg-75 stearate, Diisobutyl adipate, Steareth-20, Ceteth-20, Sodium glutamate, Urea, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Chlorphenesin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Sodium pca, Lactic acid, Glycine, Phospholipids, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glucose, Sorbitol, Menthol, Carrageenan, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Acmella oleracea extract, Panthenol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Calotropis procera callus extract, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Maris aqua, Unknown, Sea water
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