Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Spherical cellulose beads sourced from spruce trees provide a soft physical polish, while a trio of Starflower, Elderberry and Optimega oils helps to leave skin feeling supple, comfortable and hydrated after rinsing.
Source: Allbeauty
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and 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
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator
Source: Allbeauty
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Comedogenic ingredients
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sambucus nigra oil, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Linalool, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Limonene, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Rosa multiflora flower wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Parfum, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Menthol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Padina pavonica thallus extract
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