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Earthwise Beauty Ambrosia Do Cerrado Liquid Moisturizer
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Earthwise Beauty Ambrosia Do Cerrado Liquid Moisturizer

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Anti-aging
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Combined with buriti oil, this moisturizer aids with lightening the appearance of skin discoloration, sun damage and acne scarring, leaving you with a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion.”
Source: Laurel & Reed

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~24–35%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.6–2.4%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe 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~0.35–0.8%
Moisturizing
Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil + 3 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Ambrosia do Cerrado Liquid Moisturizer is nourishing, yet ultra-light and breathable, to deliver a bright, radiant glow and the feel of intense moisture without a heavy feel.”
Source: Laurel & Reed

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating~8.9–13.3%
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.9–7.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~24–35%
Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~4–5.9%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.6–2.4%
Evens skin tone
Ascorbic acid ~0.35–0.8%, below the ~4% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“The star ingredient is pequi fruit oil which is known for being rich in vitamin C, B1, and B2 which promote the feel and appearance of firm, supple, even-toned skin.”
Source: Laurel & Reed

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe 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~0.35–0.8%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Sambucus nigra fruit extract + 1 more
Works well

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

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1.6–2.4%
Sambucus nigra fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~2.6–3.9%
Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe 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~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Caryocar brasiliense fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritatingHigh~8.9–13.3%est.
Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~24–35%est.
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~4–5.9%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~24–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil~8.9–13.3%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating

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Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~4.9–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~4–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Sambucus nigra fruit extract~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Tocopherol~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ascorbic acid~0.35–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

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

More about Ascorbic acid
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Aroma volatiles of pequi fruit (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.)sciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributesresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
  5. 5
    SKIN PROTECTION AGAINST SOLAR UV RADIATION BY NATURAL PLANT PRODUCTS: EXTRACTS FROM ELDER FRUIT (SAMBUCUS NIGRA L.)researchgate.net
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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