Sweet Biome™ Fermented Sake Spray Drunk Elephant

Name: Drunk Elephant - Sweet Biome™ Fermented Sake Spray
Brand: Drunk Elephant

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Key promises

Moisturizing

Effectiveness

92 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
magnesium aspartate	HIGH
alanine	HIGH
arginine	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	water/aqua/eau	Plain old water
2	sodium pca	Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
3	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4	galactomyces ferment filtrate	A yeast ferment filtrate that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
5	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
6	beta vulgaris (beet) root extract	A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
7	fructooligosaccharides	Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
8	saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment
9	cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
10	sclerocarya birrea seed oil	An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation
11	lactic acid	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 microbiom)
12	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
13	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
14	zinc gluconate	Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
15	sodium lactate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
16	magnesium aspartate	Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
17	pca	Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
18	alanine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
19	arginine	An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
20	glycine	Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
21	histidine
22	isoleucine	An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
23	phenylalanine
24	proline
25	serine	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
26	threonine	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
27	valine
28	aspartic acid	An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
29	calcium gluconate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
30	copper gluconate	Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
31	trehalose	A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
32	linoleic acid	An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
33	linolenic acid	An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
34	ceramide ap	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
35	ceramide eop	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
36	ceramide np	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
37	phytosphingosine	A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
38	cholesterol	An emollient that is naturally found in skin
39	xylitol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
40	humulus lupulus (hops) extract
41	hyaluronic acid	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
42	sodium lauroyl lactylate	Helps water and oil mix together
43	tapioca starch	Used to create a thicker product consistency
44	tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
45	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
46	potassium lactate
47	polysorbate 20	Helps oil and water mix together
48	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
49	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
50	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
51	sodium benzoate	A preservative
52	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
53	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
54	potassium sorbate	A preservative
55	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative

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Scientific Sources

Effects of galactomyces ferment filtrate on epidermal barrier marker caspase-14 in human skin cells.
Galactomyces fermentation filtrate prevents T helper 2-mediated reduction of filaggrin in an aryl hydrocarbon receptor-dependent manner
The Effects of Essence-Formed Cosmetic Ingredients Containing the Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate on Skin Improvements in Keratinization, Pores, Sebum Excretion, Brightness and Acne
Antioxidants cinnamaldehyde and Galactomyces fermentation filtrate downregulate senescence marker CDKN2A/p16INK4A via NRF2 activation in keratinocytes
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Suppresses Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Promotes Cellular Redox Balance in Human Melanocytes via Nrf2-ARE Pathway
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Suppresses Melanization and Oxidative Stress in Epidermal Melanocytes
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
Zinc salts in dermatology
An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines

Sweet Biome™ Fermented Sake Spray Drunk Elephant

Key promises

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Evens skin tone

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Anti-blemish

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin benefit
beta vulgaris root extract
sclerocarya birrea seed oil
lactic acid