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Repairwear Laser Focus Night Line Smoothing Cream Clinique

Clinique - Repairwear Laser Focus Night Line Smoothing Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

77 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Bluemercury
Starting at $54.50
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In stock 2/19/2021
Clinique
Starting at $54.50
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In stock 2/7/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Repairwear helps plump skin with natural collagen, causing fine lines and wrinkles to disappear come morning."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
algae extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
betaine
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
trehalose
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Repairwear helps plump skin with natural collagen, causing fine lines and wrinkles to disappear come morning."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
creatine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
adenosine phosphate
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
decarboxy carnosine hcl
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
creatine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
hexyldecyl stearate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 ingredients: The ingredient is not recognized
2 water\aqua\eau Plain old water
3 pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
4 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
5 hexyldecyl stearate Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
6 simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
7 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
8 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
9 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
10 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
11 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
12 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
13 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
14 cetyl ricinoleate An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
15 aspalathus linearis (red tea) leaf extract Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
16 camellia sinensis (yellow tea) leaf extract , camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
17 scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
18 betula alba (birch) bark extract Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
19 centella asiatica (hydrocotyl) extract
20 morus bombycis (mulberry) root extract A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
21 sodium dna
22 saccharomyces lysate extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
23 astrocaryum murumuru seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
24 micrococcus lysate 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
25 polygonum cuspidatum root extract A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
26 hydrolyzed rice extract A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
27 coffea robusta seed extract
28 triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
29 padina pavonica thallus extract Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
30 rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
31 sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
32 hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
33 algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
34 acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
35 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
36 creatine Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
37 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
38 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
39 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
40 squalane 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.
41 arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
42 decarboxy carnosine hcl Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
43 artemia extract Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
44 adenosine phosphate Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
45 hydroxyproline Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
46 disodium nadh
47 ethylhexyl stearate
48 sucrose Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
49 proline
50 phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
51 propylene glycol dicaprate An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
52 ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
53 , l The ingredient is not recognized
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