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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
• Hydrates, plumps and smooths • Instantly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, shadows and pigmentation • Supports collagen to help improve skin firmness and strength • With luxurious diamonds to improve skin's ability to reflect light and add glamourous illumination • Protects the skin with antioxidants that help to reduce cell damage Main Actives.
glycolic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
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
tripeptide-1
0.3% -
0.55%
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
tripeptide-10 citrulline
0.25% -
0.45%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
• Hydrates, plumps and smooths • Instantly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, shadows and pigmentation • Supports collagen to help improve skin firmness and strength • With luxurious diamonds to improve skin's ability to reflect light and add glamourous illumination • Protects the skin with antioxidants that help to reduce cell damage Main Actives.
glycolic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
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
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
BeautyLabreg; Black Diamond Moisture Complex
tripeptide-10 citrulline
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
tripeptide-1
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
faex extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
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
Anti-oxidation
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
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
benzophenone-3
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
propylene glycol
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.25% -
0.5%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
benzophenone-3
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
propylene glycol
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.25% -
0.5%
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
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6% -
7.4%
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
ethylhexyl salicylate
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Glyceryl stearate se, Cyclomethicone, Tripeptide-29, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Sodium hyaluronate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diamond powder, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/divinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-100 stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citric acid, Cera alba, Beeswax, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Saccharomyces/selenium ferment, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Glycolic acid, Sapphire extract, Sapphire powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ruby extract, Ruby powder, Hydrolyzed silk, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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- Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients A Randomized Clinical Trial
- On Photostability of Oxybenzone
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Wheat in skin care
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Moisturizing efficiency of silk protein hydrolysate: Silk fibroin
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies