PRODUCT REVIEW
By BEAUTY BAY Skincare Superstars
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
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sodium hyaluronate
28% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
oenothera biennis oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
phenyl trimethicone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Anti-aging
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
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
niacinamide
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
zinc pca
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Evens skin tone
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
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
niacinamide
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Exfoliation
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
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
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
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Anti-oxidation
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 13
Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.4%
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
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
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
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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Potential irritants
alcohol
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.4%
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
sodium hyaluronate
28% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
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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Ingredient list view
Sodium hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-76, Niacinamide, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Unknown, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Octyldodecanol, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium chloride, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Disteardimonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Water, Hyaluronic acid, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hyaluronate, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Maris aqua, Sea water, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Unknown, Water, Zinc pca, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium pca, Zinc pca, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polydextrose, Phenoxyethanol, Dextrin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amylopectin, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Propanediol, Kaolin, Clay, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearyl alcohol, Salix nigra bark extract, Menthol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Glycolic acid, Malic acid, Azelaic acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ascorbic acid, Hydrolyzed camellia sinensis leaf, Unknown, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Charcoal, Sodium cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Sodium citrate, Charcoal powder, Glycolic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Persea gratissima oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ascorbic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium gluconate, Sodium chloride, Maltodextrin, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Avena sativa kernel flour, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Allantoin, Cetearyl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbic acid, Chondrus crispus, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hydrolyzed elastin, Collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl urea, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon winterianus herb oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Capryloyl glycine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Cream, Water, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Phenyl trimethicone, Dodecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Parfum, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Cocos nucifera oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Ilex guayusa leaf extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Bixa orellana seed extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium phytate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
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