PRODUCT REVIEW
Andalou Naturals Instant Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Mask
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
sodium hyaluronate
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.8% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
tamarindus indica extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
bisabolol
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
allantoin
0.55% -
1.3%
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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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Exfoliation | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
31/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.8% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
tamarindus indica extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
allantoin
0.55% -
1.3%
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
tocopherol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.8% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
tamarindus indica extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis extract
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
sodium hyaluronate
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tamarindus indica extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Bisabolol, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown
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- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Fabrication of Tamarindus indica seeds extract loaded-cream for photo-aged skin: Visioscan® studies
- The Efficacy of Combined Herbal Extracts Gel Preparation in the Prevention of Postsurgical Hypertrophic Scar Formation
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Tamarindus indica Linn. (Fabaceae): a narrative review
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity