PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The main thing you need to know is that by stimulating your skins natural renewal process, these potions help to visibly reduce the signs of ageing, leaving your skin looking and feeling restored, regenerated and renewed.
lysine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
alanyl glutamine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Hero Face Hydrators
superoxide dismutase
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
sisymbrium irio seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could help reduce inflammation due to high content of linolenic acid
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
superoxide dismutase
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
aesculus hippocastanum seed extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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
zinc pca
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Cream, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ethyl oleate, Persea gratissima oil, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Magnesium sulfate, Oenothera biennis oil, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Zinc pca, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium irio seed oil, Sodium chloride, Dextran, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Unknown, Cream, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Sodium carbomer, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Carbomer, Ceramide np, Lecithin, Glycine soja protein, Superoxide dismutase, Sodium hydroxide, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Ceramide ng, Citric acid, Dextran, Glycine, Lysine, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Phenylalanine, Proline, Scenedesmus rubescens extract, Ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Brassica alba seed extract, Disodium edta, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium ascorbate, Sodium dextran sulfate, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Punica granatum seed extract, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Water, Glycerin, Lecithin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pentylene glycol, Alanyl glutamine, Arginine, Brassica alba seed extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol
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