PRODUCT REVIEW

BABOR Active Purifier
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Supported by panthenol to retain moisture, the ampoules support a more refined complexion.
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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
1.1% -
1.7%
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
panthenol
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Arriving as a set of single-use, serum-filled ampoules, BABOR’s Active Purifier is formulated to reduce the appearance of blemishes and blackheads.
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How honest is this product?
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.9%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
panthenol
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.9%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.9%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Amylopectin, Ictasol, Panthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Amylose, Pantolactone, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citric acid, Sodium sulfate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin