PRODUCT REVIEW
bioClarity Ultra Calming Routine
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Reduce the appearance of redness and hyperpigmentation Provides 24 hours of hydration Dermatologist tested Vegan & Cruelty-Free Non-toxic, plant-based skincare
glutamic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
threonine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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
arctium lappa root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
symphytum officinale root extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Reduce the appearance of redness and hyperpigmentation Provides 24 hours of hydration Dermatologist tested Vegan & Cruelty-Free Non-toxic, plant-based skincare
alanine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.25%
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
glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
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
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Lens esculenta seed extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Frangula alnus bark extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Juglans nigra leaf extract, Larrea divaricata extract, Quassia amara wood extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Symphytum officinale root extract, Urtica dioica extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Lecithin, Pca, Butylene glycol, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Sodium ascorbate, Simethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sorbitan olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Simethicone, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Argania spinosa extract, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium benzoate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Phytosphingosine
Sources
- Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- A Symphytum officinale Root Extract Exerts Anti-inflammatory Properties by Affecting Two Distinct Steps of NF-κB Signaling
- Comfrey root: from tradition to modern clinical trials
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage