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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It is thoroughly hydrated and nourished, firm and elastic, optimally protected from the destructive effect of free radicals.
squalane
1.4% -
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.
squalene
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
trehalose
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.15% -
0.65%
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
myrciaria dubia fruit extract
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
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.
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.65%
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.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.7%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Witch hazel, lemon, verbena and neroli hydrosols – soften the epidermis, cleanse the skin, and even out the skin tone.
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4.4% -
6.5%
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
0.35% -
0.85%
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
squalene
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
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.
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4.4% -
6.5%
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
0.35% -
0.85%
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
squalene
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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
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All ingredients
citrus aurantium amara flower water
4.4% -
6.5%
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
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Lippia citriodora leaf water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Citrus limon peel water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Propanediol, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Trehalose, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Water, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Paullinia cupana fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Centella asiatica extract, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Chondrus crispus powder, Sodium phytate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Alcohol, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol
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- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
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- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
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- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
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- 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