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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydration Double Shot
madecassic acid
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
madecassoside
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
panthenol
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Anti-aging
adenosine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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)
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
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Anti-oxidation
madecassoside
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
adenosine
0.2% -
0.35%
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)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
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.
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
6.5% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
panthenol
4% -
4.9%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Panthenol, Adansonia digitata leaf extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Butylene glycol, Coptis japonica extract, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Niacinamide, Vinyl dimethicone, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Diisostearyl malate, Eryngium maritimum callus culture filtrate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Beeswax, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Madecassoside, Houttuynia cordata extract, Ilex aquifolium leaf extract, Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Achillea millefolium oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tromethamine, Caramel, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Dna, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Adenosine, Sorbitan isostearate, Asiaticoside, Disodium edta, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Trideceth-10, Panthenol, Amber powder, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Tocopherol, Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Centella asiatica extract
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