Donna Karan DONNA BELLA Instant Brightening Cream

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

Vitamin C
Retinoid, derivative of vitamin A
dimethicone
sodium hyaluronate
Vitamin E
dimethicone crosspolymer
cetearyl alcohol
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Size: 50 ml

DONNA BELLA Instant Brightening Cream

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
cetearyl alcohol	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
ascorbic acid	HIGH
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ceteareth-20
gold
retinol

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin	5% - 6.2%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	4.6% - 5.6%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ppg-15 stearyl ether Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	3.6% - 4.4%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	2.8% - 3.4%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.4% - 2.9%
butylene glycol 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	2.1% - 2.5%
isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent	2% - 2.4%
ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties	1.7% - 2%
tocopherol 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	1% - 1.2%
gold A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin	0.7% - 1.05%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	0.55% - 0.85%
bht A preservative	0.5% - 0.75%
hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract	0.55% - 0.8%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.45% - 0.7%
trisiloxane A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture	0.5% - 0.75%
dimethicone crosspolymer Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface	0.5% - 0.7%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.7%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.4% - 0.65%
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions	0.3% - 0.55%
polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
polyethylene Used to thicken the product's texture	0.45% - 0.65%
c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.5%
ptfe Used to create a nice product finish	0.25% - 0.5%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.25%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
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