Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment + 2 moreWorks
“By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence helps to moisturize and nourish the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Helps to prevent acne and gently removes dead skin cells”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Salix alba bark extract10%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCentaurea cyanus flower water9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterSchisandra chinensis fruit extract9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractMorus alba bark extract8.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractNelumbo nucifera leaf extract8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylpropanediol~8.3–12.4%
Glycerin~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSaccharomyces/honey ferment filtrate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Propolis extract1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractButylene glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolBenzyl glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Salix alba bark extract, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Morus alba bark extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/honey ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, 1,2-hexanediol, Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Benzyl glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| By WishtrendQuad Active Boosting EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner | oganacellBio Actiome Toner | FreshKombucha Facial Treatment Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 26% | 26% |
| Price | — | $28.86 | $25.62 | $18.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"By Wishtrend - Quad Active Boosting Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.60% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "By Wishtrend" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 2599.99KSH in Kenya, from 38.00A$ up to 49.00A$ in Australia, for 31.00CA$ in Canada, from 16.00$ up to 24.20$ in the United States and for 37.49£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Morus alba L. nature's functional tonicsciencedirect.com
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