Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated with plant-based natural ingredients, it nourishes and soothes dry skin by restoring moisture and smoothness.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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).
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that softens the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
100% vegan and cruelty-free Infused with Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, which has proven Antioxidant properties known to help protect the skin from damage and provide anti-ageing benefits to promote healthy-looking skin.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
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
An emollient that softens the skin
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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 made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Comedogenic ingredients
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
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
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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
Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl malate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Ceresin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Microcrystalline wax, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Ozokerite, Jojoba esters, Polyethylene, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tribehenin, Trihydroxystearin, Eclipta prostrata extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Dahlia variabilis flower extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium saccharin, Tocopherol
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