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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with golden vitamin C, niacinamide, a holistic five crystal complex and peptides, the serum targets wrinkles for a tighter, firmer and lifted complexion.
niacinamide
4.7% -
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
acetyl tetrapeptide-11
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
acetyl tetrapeptide-9
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Targeted serum helps to minimise the signs of ageingHelps to reduce the look of wrinkles, dryness and dullnessBlends golden vitamin c, niacinamide and peptidesWorks to unlock skin confidence and a more radiant appearanceContributes a smoother, more even complexion for makeup application UK200027053
glutathione
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
4.7% -
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
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Awaken the skin's potential with Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, a refining serum that works to combat dehydration and dullness.
polyglutamic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
triheptanoin
3.2% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
4.7% -
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
copper gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
schisandra chinensis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
parfum
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
chondrus crispus extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
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
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
parfum
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
chondrus crispus extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Show more
All ingredients
niacinamide
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Silica, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Quartz powder, Amethyst powder, Ruby powder, Gold, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl oleate, Benzyl alcohol, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf extract, Peg-100 stearate, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Carbomer, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hydroxide, Saussurea involucrata callus extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyglutamic acid, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Octyldodecanol, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Biosaccharide gum-4, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Plumeria alba flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Copper gluconate, Hydrated silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Dehydroacetic acid, Ascorbic acid, Glutathione, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
Sources
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- Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
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