Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Darphin - Aromatic Purifying Balm" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 87.99A$ in Australia, for 39.95$ in the United States, from 29.50£ up to 40.40£ in the United Kingdom and for 110.00CA$ in Canada.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Dense balm works overnight Contains 12 essential oils Hydrates and moisturises Calms redness and irritation Helps reduce the appearance of imperfections MUK131820009
Source: SpaceNK
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Targeted for skin prone to imperfections, its 12 Essential Oils formula clarifies and promotes pure, healthy-looking skin, helps visibly reduce imperfections and rebalance skin's appearance for a more even complexion.
Source: Bluemercury
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Potential irritants
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Comedogenic ingredients
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Copaifera officinalis resin, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Farnesol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
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