PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Two different forms of vitamin c are combined with an anti-wrinkle vegan peptide to firm and illuminate for glass-like skin.
lactic acid
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
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Evens skin tone
lactic acid
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
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Exfoliation
lactic acid
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
papain
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Moisturizing
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium pca
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-oxidation
tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
dunaliella salina extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel oil
0.25% -
0.5%
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
limonene
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
algin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
lactic acid
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel oil
0.25% -
0.5%
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
limonene
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
algin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
butylene glycol
3.9% -
4.8%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactic acid, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Sodium pca, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sophora japonica flower extract, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Trehalose, Polyacrylate-13, Propanediol, Citrus grandis peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyisobutene, Methylpropanediol, Carrageenan, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, C15-19 alkane, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Poria cocos polysaccharide, Papain, Dunaliella salina extract, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Terminalia arjuna extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Algin, Citrus grandis peel oil, Phytosteryl oleate, Tocopherol, Serine, Oleic acid, Inositol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Betaine, Carrageenan, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Methylpropanediol, Proline, Xylitol, Calcium gluconate, Pantolactone, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
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- Biochemical composition and bioactivity screening of various extracts from Dunaliella salina, a green microalga
- Carboxymethylation of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis for antioxidant and moisture-preserving activities
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
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