PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With continued use, results from independent clinical trials conducted over a 21-day period showed a mean reduction of wrinkle depth by 22% and increase firmness by 14%. Suitable for all skin types.
carnosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
One of the brand’s salon favourites and best-sellers, the unisex multitasking formula offers immediate hydration without leaving a greasy, oily residue.
urea
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.7% -
5.6%
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
carnosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.2% -
3.4%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
carnosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.2% -
3.4%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.9%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl palmitate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Urea, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Carnosine, Unknown, Avena sativa kernel protein, Laureth-7, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol