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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
zinc pca
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
glycerin
2.8% -
4.1%
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
zinc pca
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
pistacia lentiscus gum
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
zinc pca
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
pistacia lentiscus gum
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycerin
2.8% -
4.1%
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, Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Zinc pca, Alcohol, Malic acid, Citric acid, Glycolic acid, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Mastic liposome treatment for shiny and impure skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis