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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Green Mandarin Sun-Kissed Cream (50ml) An anti-ageing moisturiser that revives skin’s luminosity with an antioxidant blend of citrus essentials oils extracted from Green Mandarin, Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange.
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.7% -
1.05%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Green Mandarin Sun-Kissed Cream (50ml) An anti-ageing moisturiser that revives skin’s luminosity with an antioxidant blend of citrus essentials oils extracted from Green Mandarin, Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange.
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
arginine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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Anti-oxidation
haematococcus pluvialis extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
adenosine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
sclerocarya birrea seed oil
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Combining the essential oils of Green Mandarin, Grapefruit, Lemon and Sweet Orange with Jasmine and Sandalwood, the antioxidant-rich formula visibly brightens and unifies uneven skin tone whilst helping to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
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? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
limonene
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus nobilis peel oil
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
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)
tocopherol
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
limonene
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus nobilis peel oil
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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macadamia integrifolia seed oil
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Limonene, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Tocopherol, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Geraniol, Cream, Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Jojoba esters, Arachidyl alcohol, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Silica, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Limonene, Arachidyl glucoside, Iron oxides, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Arginine, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan gum, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citrus limon peel oil, Adenosine, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Ci 75120, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Tin oxide, Alumina, Parfum
Sources
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
- Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birrea
- Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effective Inhibition of Skin Cancer, Tyrosinase, and Antioxidative Properties by Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Esters from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis
- Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract
- Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- A Compensating Skin Care Complex Containing Pro-xylane in Menopausal Women: Results from a Multicentre, Evaluator-blinded, Randomized Study
- Synthesis of Pro-XylaneTM: A new biologically active C-glycoside in aqueous media
- First case of contact dermatitis caused by hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol used in an anti-ageing cream
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- 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
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics