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Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum boscia

boscia - Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

62 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Exfoliation
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Contains a high concentration of Vitamin C to help even out pigmentation in the skin."
From: Beautylish

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Natural red-pigmented antioxidant that protects against free radicals and photo-aging skin."
From: Beautylish

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lactobacillus ferment
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
polyglyceryl-10 oleate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Natural red-pigmented antioxidant that protects against free radicals and photo-aging skin."
From: Beautylish

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Exfoliation

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Natural AHA content helps to gently exfoliate the skin leaving it brighter and smoother with a natural-looking glow."
From: Beautylish

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
microcitrus australasica fruit extract
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
3 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
4 microcitrus australasica fruit extract Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
5 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
6 haematococcus pluvialis extract Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
7 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract
8 citrus sinensis (orange) peel extract
9 tocopherol 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
10 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed extract Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
11 epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
12 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
13 lactobacillus ferment A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
14 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
15 polyglyceryl-10 oleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
16 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
17 hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
18 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
19 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
20 polyglyceryl-10 laurate Helps water and oil mix together
21 polyglyceryl-10 stearate Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
22 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
23 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
24 sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
25 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
26 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
27 lysolecithin Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
28 potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products
29 sodium metabisulfite A preservative
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