PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
algae extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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
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Anti-oxidation
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
rosa canina fruit extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
algae extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
Show more
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
All ingredients
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
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, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Unknown, Vitis vinifera, Caviar extract, Unknown, Algae extract, Rosa damascena extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Effects of the Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Extract (Klamin®) on a Neurodegeneration Cellular Model
- Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics