Dr Dennis Gross C + Collagen Perfect SkinSet & Refresh Mist

Name: Dr Dennis Gross - C + Collagen Perfect SkinSet & Refresh Mist
Brand: Dr Dennis Gross

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WORKS FOR

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

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
ascorbic acid
niacinamide
colloidal oatmeal
glycolic acid
panthenol
camellia sinensis leaf extract
carnitine
collagen amino acids
glycerin
phospholipids
pyrus malus fruit extract
sodium hyaluronate
sodium pca
sphingolipids
superoxide dismutase
ubiquinone
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
carnitine	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Stabilized Vitamin C. penetrates deep into the skin and prevents hyperpigmentation, brightening complexion Collagen Amino Acids."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, glycolic acid, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

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
ascorbic acid	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Stabilized Vitamin C. penetrates deep into the skin and prevents hyperpigmentation, brightening complexion Collagen Amino Acids."

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WIMJ summary

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

In addition, this product contains 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glycolic acid, niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

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
niacinamide	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	HIGH

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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: glycolic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH

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"boost cellular metabolism and hydrate the skin At-home products with professional results."

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WIMJ summary

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: sphingolipids.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ubiquinone	HIGH
collagen amino acids	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, superoxide dismutase, ubiquinone) 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
superoxide dismutase	HIGH
ubiquinone	HIGH
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
propylene glycol
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
ascorbic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin	4.5% - 5.5%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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	4.2% - 5.1%
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	3.2% - 3.9%
collagen amino acids Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function	2.4% - 2.9%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	2% - 2.4%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.6% - 2%
superoxide dismutase An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants	1.4% - 1.7%
ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen	1.2% - 1.4%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	1% - 1.2%
phytic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics	0.75% - 1.1%
phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product	0.65% - 0.95%
sphingolipids Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides	0.6% - 0.9%
colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation	0.75% - 1.1%
carnitine	1.2% - 1.4%
ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.	0.5% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.5% - 0.75%
soy isoflavones	0.45% - 0.7%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.5% - 0.75%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.45% - 0.65%
cucumis sativus fruit extract Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect	0.35% - 0.65%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.35% - 0.6%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.3% - 0.6%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.4% - 0.6%
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	0.3% - 0.6%
acrylates/carbamate copolymer	0.3% - 0.6%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	0.3% - 0.6%
tetrasodium edta Helps to stabilize the product formulation	0.3% - 0.6%
rubus idaeus fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.3% - 0.55%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	0.3% - 0.55%
elettaria cardamomum seed extract Used as a fragrance	0.3% - 0.55%
santalum album wood extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
salvia officinalis leaf extract	0.5% - 0.75%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.3% - 0.55%
rose extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
jasminum officinale flower extract Fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
fucus vesiculosus extract	0.3% - 0.55%
cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract	0.3% - 0.6%
cucumis melo fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.3% - 0.55%
coffea arabica seed extract Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.3% - 0.55%
citrus aurantium amara flower extract Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
biosaccharide gum-4 Helps improve the product texture	0.25% - 0.5%
cananga odorata flower extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract	0.2% - 0.4%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.35%
triethyl citrate Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation	0.15% - 0.25%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.25%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.25%
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