PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Illuminating Concentrate
soluble collagen
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.35% -
0.8%
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.
peg-10 dimethicone
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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Anti-aging
serine
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
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
Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
rosa roxburghii fruit extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
that delivers unparalleled radiance as it promotes supple, smooth skin and a more even tone.
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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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
alcohol denat.
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
alcohol
0.45% -
1.05%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
alcohol
0.45% -
1.05%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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alcohol denat.
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
betaine
4.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Betaine, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Xylitol, Alcohol, Parfum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene glycol, Serine, Sodium polyacrylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hypericum erectum extract, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Ci 15985, Tocopherol, Ci 14700, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Hydrolyzed silk, Water, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Carbomer, Tartaric acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Mica, Methylparaben, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Alumina, Magnesium silicate, Disodium edta, Aluminum hydroxide, Silica, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Butylene glycol, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Alcohol, Royal jelly extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Hydrolyzed silk, Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Diisostearyl malate, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Xylitol, Petrolatum, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Squalane, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Parfum, Alcohol, Isostearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sorbitan oleate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lauryl betaine, Sodium metaphosphate, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Arginine hcl, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium pca, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Limonene, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hypericum erectum extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Soluble collagen, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed elastin, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein
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- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
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- Acetylated Hyaluronic Acid: Enhanced Bioavailability and Biological Studies
- Effect of topical application of Hypericum perforatum extract (St. John's wort) on skin sensitivity to solar simulated radiation
- Nutritional constituents, health benefits and processing of Rosa Roxburghii: A review
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Moisturizing efficiency of silk protein hydrolysate: Silk fibroin
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- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
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- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis