Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, punica granatum 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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Brimming with powerful antioxidants and intensely hydrating ingredients, this lightweight serum targets uneven skin tone, hormonal breakouts, visible pores, high-shine skin and dullness.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: borago officinalis seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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
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
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
antioxidant-rich chlorophyll helps to detoxify and oxygenate your cells, promoting turnover for clearer skin; youth-prolonging rosehip seed oil works to fade discolouration and even your tone as it diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles; hyaluronic acid draws in and retains moisture for a pillowy plump finish and rosemary leaf extract balances oil production and enhances the elasticity of your skin.
Source: Cultbeauty
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.These ingredients - hyaluronic acid, ilex paraguariensis 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 extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Brimming with powerful antioxidants and intensely hydrating ingredients, this lightweight serum targets uneven skin tone, hormonal breakouts, visible pores, high-shine skin and dullness.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product contains ingredients (rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Brimming with powerful antioxidants and intensely hydrating ingredients, this lightweight serum targets uneven skin tone, hormonal breakouts, visible pores, high-shine skin and dullness.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 56/100.
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Potential irritants
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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
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
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
All ingredients
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Ingredient list view
Water, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Borago officinalis seed oil, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Punica granatum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Trifolium pratense extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Fucus vesiculosus, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Porphyra yezoensis extract
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