Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Damask rose is well known as the queen of flowers and has the ability to moisturize, tighten, and brighten dull skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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).
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Those who are concerned about blemishes and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Those who are concerned about blemishes and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterWater~12–18%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAcmella oleracea extract~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora angustifolia root extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salix alba bark extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateHoney~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitrus reticulata fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis sativus extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitrus aurantium sinensis peel extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractBetula alba bark extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractIngredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Acmella oleracea extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Salix alba bark extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Honey, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Betula alba bark extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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