PRODUCT REVIEW
Crème de la Mer Concentrated Night Balm
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Massage this balm into the skin every evening and allow to melt in before applying moisturiser to promote a radiant, youthful appearance.
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
creatine
0.05% -
0.1%
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
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Concentrated Night Balm
faex
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
2.1% -
2.6%
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
sucrose
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
creatine
0.05% -
0.1%
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It is formulated with fermented amino acids to help boost the skin's natural glow and promote a more even complexion, while moisturising algae extract works to plump and smooth, giving the skin a firmer appearance.
glycine soja seed extract
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
hydrolyzed rice extract
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
niacin
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.7% -
5.7%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
linolenic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
niacin
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.7% -
5.7%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.7% -
5.7%
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
glycerin
3.8% -
4.6%
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, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Algae extract, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Peg-100 stearate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Sucrose, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Whey protein, Helichrysum arenarium extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Niacinamide, Laminaria digitata extract, Eryngium maritimum extract, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Adenosine phosphate, Creatine, Molasses extract, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Caffeine, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Jania rubens extract, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Gold, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Crithmum maritimum extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Punica granatum fruit juice, Micrococcus lysate, Tocopheryl acetate, Laminaria saccharina extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tourmaline, Glycine soja seed extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Soy amino acids, Acetyl glucosamine, Hydrolyzed algin, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Lecithin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Cyclodextrin, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Alcohol denat., Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, Disodium edta, Bht, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Ci 14700, Ci 15985
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