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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A splash of British Birch Water combined with Aloe Vera adds an intensely hydrating element to the facial serum, allowing it to lock in moisture for long-lasting, touchable softness.
betaine
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The ingenious component is rich in organic acids and sugars, which assist with offering an injection of youthful brightness, allowing your complexion to look clearer and more even.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.7% -
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This serum is powered by an innovative brightening complex consisting of Marshmallow Root, Rice Bran and Liquorice root to help illuminate skin, reduce pigmentation and even out the complexion.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus nobilis peel oil
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
lactobacillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Potential irritants
citrus nobilis peel oil
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
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, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus nobilis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Tilia cordata flower, Unknown, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Citrus japonica fruit extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Brassica campestris seed oil, Betula pendula sap, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus ferment, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Guaiazulene, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Cellulose gum, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Sodium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Sucrose laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-15 alkane, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Effect of a Guaiazulene-Containing Ointment on Nipple and Areola Area Health of Women
- Guaiazulene: a new treatment option for recalcitrant diaper dermatitis in NICU patients