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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Night Hydration Ritual
cannabis sativa seed oil
0.25% -
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
glycerin
3.1% -
3.7%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
acetyl tetrapeptide-15
0.25% -
0.4%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
2.3% -
2.8%
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
0.5% -
0.75%
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
cetearyl alcohol
3.8% -
4.7%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
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
borago officinalis seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
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
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
cocoglycerides
2.3% -
2.8%
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
0.5% -
0.75%
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
cetearyl alcohol
3.8% -
4.7%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2% -
2.5%
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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All ingredients
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
cetearyl alcohol
3.8% -
4.7%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Lactose, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Bifida ferment lysate, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Panthenol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Chamomilla recutita oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bifida ferment lysate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Myristyl myristate, Cocoglycerides, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Rosa canina fruit oil, Milk protein, Lactis proteinum, Whey protein, Lactose, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Mannitol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lauroyl lysine, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium citrate, Dehydroacetic acid, Lactic acid, Acetyl tetrapeptide-15, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral
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