PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Essentials Routine + Deep Hydration
dimethicone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
squalane
0.15% -
0.3%
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.
sodium pca
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-aging
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
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
micrococcus lysate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This routine provides everyday nourishment, a more even skin tone and deep hydration, leaving you with visibly softer and smoother complexion.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
9.6% -
11.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
5.8% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
centella asiatica extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
9.6% -
11.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
5.8% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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
All ingredients
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
9.6% -
11.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
5.8% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Acrylates copolymer, Glycereth-2 cocoate, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Water, Isopentyldiol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Bisabolol, Squalane, Ergothioneine, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Pentylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Micrococcus lysate, Lecithin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Ceteth-20 phosphate, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 60, Decylene glycol, Sodium ascorbate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Dicetyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl propanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Dimethicone, Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium polyaspartate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Daucus carota sativa extract, Helichrysum italicum extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Calcium gluconate, Sodium carrageenan, Sea salt, Sodium phytate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
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- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
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