PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Mending Moon Moonglow Face Oil
argania spinosa kernel oil
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
squalane
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
persea gratissima oil
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With a transformative, potent inclusion of 20% Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate), visibility of hyper-pigmentation, age spots, sun damage, and other imperfections are dramatically reduced.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
perilla ocymoides seed oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.6% -
9.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Potential irritants
perilla ocymoides seed oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A plant extract that works as an emollient. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains some volatile compounds and could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.6% -
9.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.6% -
9.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Canola oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Rosa moschata seed oil, Squalane, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Pinus sibirica seed oil, Perilla ocymoides seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Sources
- The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia
- Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy