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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
A pure blend including Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang and Lavandin Essential Oils help calm a busy mind while Encapsulated Lavender gently releases its soothing and restful properties as your head hits the pillow.
chitosan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
zinc pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Overnight Hydration Therapy
zinc pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
sodium pca
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
xylitylglucoside
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
chitosan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
zinc pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
lavandula hybrida oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chondrus crispus extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
chitosan
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
lavandula hybrida oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chondrus crispus extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
glycerin
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
polyglyceryl-2 stearate
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Anhydroxylitol, Benzyl alcohol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Xylitol, Xanthan gum, Lavandula hybrida oil, Sodium pca, Linalool, Glucose, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Cichorium intybus root extract, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium pca, Eugenol, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Caprylyl glycol, Juniperus mexicana oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitol, Zinc pca, Abies sibirica oil, Acacia senegal gum, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lecithin, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Geraniol, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Chitosan, Manganese pca, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Boswellia carterii oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Retinyl palmitate, Disodium edta, Chondrus crispus extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Glucomannan, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
- Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects
- Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies