Alchimie Forever - Firming Gel for Neck and Bust

Alchimie Forever Firming Gel for Neck and Bust

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WORKS FOR
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • +1 more
KEY INGREDIENTS
  • camellia sinensis leaf extract
  • glycerin
PROMISES
FULFILLED
41 /100
IRRITANCY
HIGH
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Formula review

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What does the product description say?
"The nourishing formula delivers intense hydration, helping to firm and tone the neck, bust and arms whilst smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles."
Lookfantastic CA
WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
LOW
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What does the product description say?
"Antioxidants derived from Green Tea and Rosemary work to defend against sun damage and balance pigmentation and dark spots for a more unified tone."
Lookfantastic CA
WIMJ summary

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
LOW
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What does the product description say?
"The nourishing formula delivers intense hydration, helping to firm and tone the neck, bust and arms whilst smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles."
Lookfantastic CA
WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
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LOW
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LOW
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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
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LOW
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Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
HIGH
Ingredient Irritancy Skin Benefit
polyacrylamide
does not have skin benefit
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Has skin benefit
laureth-7
Has skin benefit

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
40% - 60%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4.1% - 6.1%
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
3.6% - 5.5%
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
2.6% - 3.9%
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
1.7% - 2.6%
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
1.6% - 2.5%
Helps oil and water mix together
1.3% - 1.9%
A preservative
0.16% - 0.32%
Used to adjust the product's pH
0.9% - 1.4%
A preservative
0.3% - 0.6%
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
0.4% - 0.95%
A preservative
0.25% - 0.5%
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
0.3% - 0.75%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.15% - 0.65%
A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
0.15% - 0.55%
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
0.1% - 0.4%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.1% - 0.3%
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
0.05% - 0.2%
0.05% - 0.15%
A fragrance. Can be irritating
0.01% - 0.1%
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
0.01% - 0.05%
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