PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This serum is infused with powerful ceramides to restore moisture to dry, thirsty skin and strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier to prevent water loss.
ceramide np
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
cholesterol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Anti-oxidation
ficus carica fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing.
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
panthenol
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
6.5% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
alcohol denat.
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Betaine, Propanediol, Glycosyl trehalose, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Erythritol, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Panthenol, C12-14 pareth-12, Diphenyl dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ceramide np, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Tromethamine, Sucrose distearate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Cellulose gum, Glyceryl stearate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Limonene, Citric acid, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Geraniol, Corallina officinalis extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide eop
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