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Clinique For Men Super Energizer SPF40 Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Concentrate
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
butyloctyl salicylate
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
ethylhexyl salicylate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Over time, first signs of ageing are visibly corrected and skin maintains its well rested look. Oil free.
arabidopsis thaliana extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
creatine
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
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Evens skin tone
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
For Men Super Energizer SPF40 Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Concentrate
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
faex
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
micrococcus lysate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
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Anti-oxidation
resveratrol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
creatine
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
micrococcus lysate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
95/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
laminaria saccharina extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
yeast extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
plankton extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
laminaria saccharina extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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All ingredients
ethylhexyl salicylate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
glycerin
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Polyester-8, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Sorbitan stearate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Creatine, Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Plankton extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Caffeine, Adenosine phosphate, Sea whip extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Sodium rna, Phytic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Algae extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Silica, Resveratrol, Cetyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Pentylene glycol, Trehalose, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Lecithin, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Micrococcus lysate, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Ergothioneine, Oryza sativa bran extract, Capryloyl glycine, Salicylic acid, Isohexadecane, Peg-8 laurate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol dicaprate, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Propylene glycol caprylate, Polyethylene, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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- Dermal penetration of creatine from a face-care formulation containing creatine, guarana and glycerol is linked to effective antiwrinkle and antisagging efficacy in male subjects
- Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivo
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