ESPA Radiance Elixir, Grapefruit & Ginger

ESPA Radiance Elixir, Grapefruit & Ginger

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hyaluronic acid
May help
What the product description says
“Vitamin C from Acerola Cherry aids collagen formation and boosts immunity (3)”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~2.6–4%
Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne 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~1.3–2%
Moisturizing
Inulin, Hyaluronic acid + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“This Phyto-active elixir promotes hydrated, healthy skin with natural nourishment from ESPA’s exclusive blend of miracle-naturals.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid, aloe barbadensis extract.

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).

InulinKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking~23–34%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~1.3–2%
Aloe barbadensis extract· 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~0.15–0.55%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation for a balanced, even skin tone (6).”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Panax ginseng extract
Works well

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

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~2.6–4%
Panax ginseng extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating~1.6–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Parfum — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Withania somnifera root extract—High~1.9–2.9%est.
Panax ginseng extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~0.15–0.55%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Inulin~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Water~13–19%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocos nucifera fruit powder~5.7–8.5%
Formula
Malpighia emarginata fruit extract~4–6%
Formula
Vitis vinifera seed extract~2.6–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

More about Vitis vinifera seed extract
Withania somnifera root extract~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Panax ginseng extract~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Hyaluronic acid~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

More about Hyaluronic acid
Zingiber officinale extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Citric acid~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Anthocyanins~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Carotenes
Not recognized
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis extract
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate
Stevioside~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Stevioside
Ingredient list view

Inulin, Water, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Panax ginseng extract, Hyaluronic acid, Zingiber officinale extract, Citric acid, Anthocyanins, Unknown, Parfum, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Stevioside

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