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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
SUPER RICH MULTI-HYDRATOR
algae extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
beta-sitosterol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
cocos nucifera oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
myrciaria dubia fruit extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Shea and shorea butters – prevent wrinkles and skin cell degeneration, provide deep and lasting hydration, and make the skin smoother.
algae extract
0.3% -
0.7%
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
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.55%
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
centella asiatica extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.95% -
1.4%
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
cocos nucifera oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.95% -
1.4%
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
cocos nucifera oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Polyglyceryl-3 cetyl ether olivate/succinate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Silybum marianum seed oil, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Trehalose, Unknown, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Paullinia cupana fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Algae extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citrus limon peel extract, Centella asiatica extract, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Rosa gallica flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Gluconolactone, Calcium gluconate, Alcohol, Sodium phytate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol
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- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
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- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
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- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
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