Awake Beauty Balance Shot Antioxidant Concentrate
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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone + 10 moreWorks
“Balance Shot Antioxidant Concentrate”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeOlea europaea fruit oil~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSqualane~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneEthyl olivate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOryza sativa germ oil~0.5–0.75%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilRosa canina fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSalvia officinalis extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilBentonite~0.3–0.6%
Cellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinMenthoxypropanediol~0.25–0.45%
Methyl trimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.3–0.55%
Peg-4 laurate~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.4–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateZea mays oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Ethyl olivate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bentonite, Cellulose, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Menthoxypropanediol, Methyl trimethicone, Microcrystalline cellulose, Peg-4 laurate, Silica, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Zea mays oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Awake BeautyBalance Shot Antioxidant ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | Skin RocksThe Hyperpigmentation Serum | DecortéVi-Fusion Vitality Tincture | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Cellular Recharge Super Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Astaxanthin | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Awake Beauty - Balance Shot Antioxidant Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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