PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
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
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
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-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
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
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The Glowing Skin Duo features the Revitalise & Glow Serum, a lightweight formula to transform dull skin with a radiant glow, plus the Balance & Glow Day Oil to help to nourish, rebalance, and even the skin tone.
bifida ferment lysate
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
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
0.7% -
1.05%
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
0.3% -
0.55%
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
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
0.7% -
1.05%
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
0.3% -
0.55%
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
All ingredients
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, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Tocopherol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Polianthes tuberosa flower extract, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium magnesium fluorosilicate, Unknown, Mineral salts, Sodium phytate, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Unknown, Coco-caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limonene, Citrus nobilis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, 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 peel oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Unknown
Sources
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