PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
glucosamine hcl
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
morus alba bark extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
squalane
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
urea
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
glucosamine hcl
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
glucosamine hcl
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
urea
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-aging | |
Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
1.6% -
2.5%
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
morus alba bark extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glucosamine hcl
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
urea
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
1.6% -
2.5%
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
morus alba bark extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4% -
6.1%
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
Irritation risk:
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Glucosamine hcl, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Morus alba bark extract, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Mucor miehei extract, Citric acid, Urea, Sodium citrate, Phytic acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 15985
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity
- Mulberroside F Isolated from the Leaves of Morus alba Inhibits Melanin Biosynthesis