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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
echium plantagineum seed oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
ribes nigrum seed oil
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
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Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
borago officinalis seed oil
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
oenothera biennis oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
curcuma longa root extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
oenothera biennis oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
curcuma longa root extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
zinc oxide
5.2% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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Ingredient list view
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Borago officinalis seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Unknown, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Carica papaya seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Sand, Olea europaea leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia seed, Inonotus obliquus extract, Amber extract, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract, Viola odorata extract, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Adansonia digitata oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Hypericum perforatum extract, Ceratonia siliqua leaf extract, Juglans regia seed oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Persea gratissima oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
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