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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
tris-biphenyl triazine
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb A2B. A UV filter. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Soluble in water, which helps to create lighter sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA in the US yet
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Altruist Anti-Redness and Pigmentation is a green tinted moisturiser and day cream which conceals, treats and long-term protects red and sensitive skins though its unique micro-encapsulated technology and advanced photoprotection, leaving a light brown even finish on the skin.
panthenol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
glycerin
1.5% -
1.9%
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
isopropyl myristate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Evens skin tone
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
escin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.7%
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
isopropyl myristate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
panthenol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
escin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.7%
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
isopropyl myristate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
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Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Titanium dioxide, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Titanium dioxide, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Ci 77492, Panthenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Tris-biphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Escin, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Triethyl citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium citrate, Decyl glucoside, Simethicone, Alumina, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Disodium phosphate, Piroctone olamine, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Silver chloride, Ci 42090, Ci 47005, Ci 77499, Ci 77491
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Tris-biphenyl Triazine, a New Ultraviolet Filter Studied in Terms of Photoprotective Efficacy
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol