PRODUCT REVIEW
Beauty Pie OVERNIGHT SKIN PERFECTOR 2.0
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A Swiss-formulated mix of nourishing Shea Butter, Caviar Lime AHAs, antioxidant Portulaca Vita, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, anti-wrinkle Argan Oil, soothing Panthenol and – our secret weapon – super gentle encapsulated slow-release Retinol for an overnight smoothing sleep mask blitz, that leaves your skin refreshed, luminous, dewy and youthful looking
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A Swiss-formulated mix of nourishing Shea Butter, Caviar Lime AHAs, antioxidant Portulaca Vita, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, anti-wrinkle Argan Oil, soothing Panthenol and – our secret weapon – super gentle encapsulated slow-release Retinol for an overnight smoothing sleep mask blitz, that leaves your skin refreshed, luminous, dewy and youthful looking
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.3% -
0.55%
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.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Evens skin tone
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Exfoliation
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
papain
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
portulaca oleracea extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Honesty check
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: 4
Potential irritants
p-anisic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
alcohol denat.
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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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Potential irritants
p-anisic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
alcohol denat.
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.3% -
5.3%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Ricinus communis seed oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Microcrystalline cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Carbomer, Cellulose gum, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Ceteareth-20, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Disodium edta, P-anisic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Squalane, Alcohol denat., Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Retinol, Peg-8, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Papain, Portulaca oleracea extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Sodium anisate
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health