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Danne Montague-King DMK Limited A 2 Z Revitalizing Tinted Day Creme - Caribbean Latte
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
5.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
butyloctyl salicylate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This revitalizing day crème is packed with nutrients, from Aqua to Zinc that work to improve skin firmness and elasticity, boost hydration, blur fine lines and brighten dark spots.
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
panthenyl triacetate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
0.7%
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.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This revitalizing day crème is packed with nutrients, from Aqua to Zinc that work to improve skin firmness and elasticity, boost hydration, blur fine lines and brighten dark spots.
alanine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
0.7%
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.
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This revitalizing day crème is packed with nutrients, from Aqua to Zinc that work to improve skin firmness and elasticity, boost hydration, blur fine lines and brighten dark spots.
hydrogenated jojoba oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
alanine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
naringenin
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A flavanoid that can be found in high concentrations in grapefruits, oranges, other citrus fruits, and tomato skin. Early studies suggest that it might be able to help reduce inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals
sea whip extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
0.7%
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.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.5% -
4.3%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
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
0.55% -
0.85%
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
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.
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Potential irritants
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.5% -
4.3%
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
butyloctyl salicylate
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
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
cyclopentasiloxane
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
zinc oxide
5.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone crosspolymer, Butyloctyl salicylate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl isostearate, Caprylyl methicone, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecanol, Panthenyl triacetate, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium chloride, Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Silica dimethyl silylate, Citric acid, Polyisobutene, Aminoethylphosphinic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Naringenin, Sea whip extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Sorbitan isostearate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
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