PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Evens skin tone
niacinamide
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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| Evens skin tone |
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower extract
1.8% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
psoralea corylifolia seed extract
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower extract
1.8% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
psoralea corylifolia seed extract
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
All ingredients
glycerin
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Niacinamide, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Babchi oil-induced phytophotodermatitis mimicking burn injury
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x