Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Key actives
Product Summary
"ESPA - Sleep Experience" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.35%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.35% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, manganese pca 0.20% - 0.35%, glycerin 5.00% - 6.10%, anhydroxylitol 1.30% - 1.60%, zinc pca 0.15% - 0.30%, xylitylglucoside 1.80% - 2.20% and magnesium pca 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 52.00$ in the United States.
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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.
Source: Lookfantastic
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (chitosan) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
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
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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 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
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
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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.
Source: Lookfantastic
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:
anhydroxylitol, 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: chondrus crispus extract, cocos nucifera oil.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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 emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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.
Source: Lookfantastic
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient chitosan might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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
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
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
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
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
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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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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