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Coola Day SPF30 & Night Eye Cream Duo
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
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.
octocrylene
5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
homosalate
2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
70%+ certified organic ingredients Day cream protects and primes and night cream revives & hydrates Day cream provides Broad Spectrum SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection Day cream is infused with Vitamin C, which is known to help reduce the look of dark circles and fine lines Resveratrol-infused night cream helps revive and restore stressed skin Blue Screen TM Digital De-Stress TM technology helps mitigate the effects of blue light, pollutants, and other skin stressors No Octinoxate, No Oxybenzone Cruelty Free / Gluten Free / Vegan How To Use Apply sheer peach SPF 30 Day Cream on clean skin around the eye area in the morning before applying makeup. Reapply every 2 hours or as needed.
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.65%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.35%
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.
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Evens skin tone
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.65%
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.35%
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.
gluconolactone
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Day SPF30 & Night Eye Cream Duo
betaine
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
dimethicone
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.65%
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
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
solanum melongena fruit extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
sorbitan oleate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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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Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
sorbitan oleate
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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ethylhexyl salicylate
22% -
33%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Octocrylene, Water, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium polyacrylate, Isododecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl palmitate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan oleate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium hydroxide, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citric acid, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium phytate, Amino esters-1, Curcuma longa root extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, T-butyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Tropolone, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Schinus molle extract, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Stearic acid, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Propanediol, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Resveratrol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Schinus molle extract, Betaine, Amino esters-1, Corallina officinalis extract, Parfum
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