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bareMinerals Glowing Skin Must Haves: Serum and Night Cream
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Skinlongevity Vital Power Serum (30ml) An age-defying serum that utilises Skinmimetic Technology to empower, replenish, renew and fortify the look of skin.
niacinamide
2.9% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.2% -
0.35%
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
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Skinlongevity Sleeping Night Cream (48g) An intensive moisturiser that delivers radiant results by morning.
trehalose
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
2.9% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
2.9% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ascorbyl glucoside
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
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
chondrus crispus extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
2.9% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
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
chondrus crispus extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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propanediol
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Peg-6, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Peg-400, Potassium hydroxide, Isostearic acid, Carbomer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl betaine, Behenyl alcohol, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Beheneth-20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Batyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium metaphosphate, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium metabisulfite, Peucedanum japonicum leaf/stem extract, Eschscholzia californica leaf cell extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Lauroyl lysine, Erythritol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Eschscholzia californica leaf cell extract, Hypericum erectum flower/leaf/stem extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Peucedanum japonicum leaf/stem extract, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium pca, Lauryl betaine, Peg-10 dimethicone, Isostearic acid, Sodium citrate, Polysilicone-11, Trehalose, Dipropylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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