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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Crystal Miracle Broth energises the skin, providing a deep moisturising and skin softening effect that helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines whilst also helping to strengthen the skin. To use Shake gently.
acetyl glucosamine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.25% -
0.45%
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
algae extract
0.75% -
1.1%
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Crystal Miracle Broth energises the skin, providing a deep moisturising and skin softening effect that helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines whilst also helping to strengthen the skin. To use Shake gently.
glycerin
1.4% -
1.8%
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
polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
squalane
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
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Evens skin tone
acetyl glucosamine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.25% -
0.45%
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.
niacin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
niacin
0.25% -
0.45%
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
algae extract
0.75% -
1.1%
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a 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. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
niacin
0.25% -
0.45%
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
algae extract
0.75% -
1.1%
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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All ingredients
dimethicone
5.8% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
methyl trimethicone
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Isododecane, Phenyl trimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Algae extract, 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, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Linoleic acid, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Helichrysum arenarium extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Whey protein, Jania rubens extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Sucrose, Bis-stearyl dimethicone, Cetyl dimethicone, Persea gratissima oil, Caffeine, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Lactobacillus ferment, Yeast polysaccharides, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl isononanoate, Acetyl glucosamine, Phospholipids, Triolein, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Tourmaline, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Gold, Peg-75, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Peg-7m, Dextrin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Hexylene glycol, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol denat., Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Parfum, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium edta, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Ci 14700
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Safety Assessment of Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Importance of the form of topical vitamin E for prevention of photocarcinogenesis
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extracts
- TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy
- 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
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- The effect of N-acetyl-glucosamine on stratum corneum desquamation and water content in human skin
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Genomic expression changes induced by topical N-acetyl glucosamine in skin equivalent cultures in vitro
- Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugates
- Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
- Wheat in skin care
- Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmetics
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887