Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"ARK Skincare - ARK Clearing Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 62.10$ in the United States and for 45.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that softens the skin
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Anti-aging
This product contains disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
An emollient that softens the skin
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Treat blemish prone skin to ARK's Clearing Serum, a targeted formula that works to banish bacteria, breakouts and excess oil.Formulated for all ages, the serum inspires a clearer complexion, addressing redness and irritation whilst purifying and refining pores with its antibacterial, astringent properties.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It also regulates sebum production and prevents unruly acne.Skin feels balanced, clear and refined.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 0/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Potential irritants
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Used to thicken the product's consistency
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Cetearyl olivate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan olivate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Urtica dioica extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Vanilla planifolia seed, Parfum, Unknown, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Nasturtium officinale R. Br. effectively reduces the skin inflammation induced by croton oil via glucocorticoid receptor-dependent and NF-κB pathways without causing toxicological effects in mice
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts