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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Its dose of Baobab expertly revitalises with its rich source of omega 3, 6 and 9; Kigelia Africana and Hibiscus botanicals deliver a firming and soothing effect and help combat oxidative stress; and a potent dose of Vitamin E helps to hydrate and protect.
glycerin
2.3% -
2.8%
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
cannabis sativa seed oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
borago officinalis seed oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-oxidation
bifida ferment lysate
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
calendula officinalis flower oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
borago officinalis seed oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Revitalise & Glow Serum (30ml) An anti-ageing serum that works to restore moisture and luminosity whilst preventing skin ageing.
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
2.8% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
borago officinalis seed oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
2.8% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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aloe barbadensis extract
5.8% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Lactose, Milk extract, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Coco-caprylate, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Unknown, Sucrose, Cetearyl alcohol, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Rosa damascena flower, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus junos peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium magnesium fluorosilicate, Mineral salts, Sodium phytate, Glyceryl caprylate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Unknown, Coco-caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limonene, Citrus nobilis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate
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