Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
OptiBoost Complex is a potent antioxidant serum that helps to achieve a more youthful appearance.
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This product contains arabidopsis thaliana extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
• All skin types • Problematic • Ageing skin concerns • Dehydrated • Sensitive • Those looking for a vegan friendly muli purpose serum MADE WITHOUT .
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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
• Enzymatic Complex (Plankton Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract and Micrococcus Lysate) | An antioxidant complex to help protect skin from external free radicals and delay visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, uneven skin tone and sagging.
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Hordeum distichon extract, Ergothioneine, Sodium hyaluronate, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Santalum album extract, Plankton extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Lecithin, Micrococcus lysate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Bht, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
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- Phellodendron amurense Bark Extract
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