Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Embryolisse Smooth-Active Cream 40ml is a radiance care with licorice extract, anti-stress, anti-redness, anti-oxidant and anti-pollution, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.In a single step, it moisturizes, soothes, reduces redness, revives the radiance of the complexion and protects against daily aggressions, thanks to the licorice extract associated with the patagon root with anti-stress and anti-oxidant properties.Its lamellar texture limits the adhesion of pollution particles, the skin is thus protected from the effects of environmental stress.
Source: Cocoon Center
This product contains glycyrrhetinic acid. 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.
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
Evens skin tone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Smooth-Active Cream
Source: From product name
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Potential irritants
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals
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
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Ingredient list view
Water, Isostearyl isostearate, Pentylene glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose polystearate, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
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