PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
With sea water, algae and hyaluronic acid to soothe, moisturize and replenish dry skin.
glycerin
1.8% -
2.7%
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
dimethicone
3.7% -
5.6%
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
cyclomethicone
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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Evens skin tone
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The herbal formula is potent in anti-aging antioxidants and replenishes and moisturizes skin, resulting in a more youthful, supple and radiant complexion.
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
hydrolyzed ginseng saponins
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
panax ginseng root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
panax ginseng root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
glyceryl polyacrylate
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Panax ginseng root water, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Glycerin, Peg-10 glyceryl triisostearate, Betaine, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl stearate, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated polydecene, Panax ginseng root extract, Trideceth-6, Panax ginseng extract, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia japonica seed extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Isostearyl palmitate, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan gum, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Water, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Carthamus tinctorius seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Pvm/ma copolymer, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Isohexadecane, Ceteth-7, Peg-5 rapeseed sterol, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel extract, Prunus mume seed extract, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Pinus koraiensis seed extract, Peg-100 stearate, Disodium edta, Sorbitan stearate, Brassica campestris sterols, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Phytosterols, Panax ginseng seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Honey extract, Sucrose cocoate, Poria cocos extract
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- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Anthocyanins Extracted from Oryza sativa L. in Primary Dermal Fibroblasts
- Rice antioxidants: phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, tocopherols, tocotrienols, c-oryzanol, and phytic acid
- Volatile Aroma Composition of Chrysanthemum indicum L. Flower Oil
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Effects of ginseng saponins isolated from Red Ginseng roots on burn wound healing in mice
- Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling
- Korean Red Ginseng improves atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions by suppressing expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines in vivo and in vitro
- First-reported pediatric cases of American ginseng anaphylaxis and allergy
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Biological Activity Dependent on Chemical Composition