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Product summary
What can the product work 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
0.2% -
0.4%
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
0.15% -
0.3%
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
oenothera biennis oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Set Contains Overnight Hydration Therapy (15ml) An intensely hydrating overnight treatment mask to leave the complexion replenished and radiant.
magnesium pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
manganese pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Often used as a part of an ingredient complex Physiogenyl together with Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA and Zinc PCA. The manufacturer claims that it does more than attracting water, but there is no evidence or studies supporting this claim
nigella sativa seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
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Anti-oxidation
chitosan
0.2% -
0.4%
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
oenothera biennis oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
daucus carota sativa seed oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Canola Oil and Winged Kelp soothe and protect, while extract of Bidens Pilosa, a natural and gentle source of Bio-Retinol, helps improves the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.
zinc pca
0.15% -
0.3%
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
ascorbyl glucoside
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Canola Oil and Winged Kelp soothe and protect, while extract of Bidens Pilosa, a natural and gentle source of Bio-Retinol, helps improves the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more even skin tone.
retinyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
ascorbyl glucoside
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
lavandula hybrida oil
0.45% -
0.7%
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
0.25% -
0.4%
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
0.15% -
0.3%
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
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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
0.6% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
lavandula hybrida oil
0.45% -
0.7%
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
0.25% -
0.4%
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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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, Xylitol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Lavandula hybrida oil, Linalool, Sodium pca, 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, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lecithin, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Acacia senegal gum, Limonene, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Geraniol, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Manganese pca, Evernia prunastri extract, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Boswellia carterii oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Chitosan, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Disodium edta, Chondrus crispus extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Oryza sativa bran oil, Coconut alkanes, Canola oil, Camellia kissi seed oil, Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, Oenothera biennis oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Unknown, Sunflower seed oil glyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Elaeis guineensis oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Mirabilis jalapa extract, Linalool, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Eugenol, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Abies sibirica oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Limonene, Evernia prunastri extract, Citronellol, Boswellia carterii oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Tocopheryl acetate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eucalyptus citriodora oil, Limonene, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycine soja oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Persea gratissima oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Tocopheryl acetate, Eucalyptus citriodora oil, Limonene, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate
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- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Canola Oil
- Chemical composition of Sacha Inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds and characteristics of their lipid fraction
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Genetic Architecture of Palm Oil Fatty Acid Composition in Cultivated Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Compared to Its Wild Relative E. oleifera (H.B.K) Cortés
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- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
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