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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Provides all day and long-term moisture.
artemia extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
cholesterol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
dimethicone
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Anti-aging
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
100% of panelists showed a more even skin tone immediately and after 8 hours of wearing product .
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
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
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| 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: 2
Potential irritants
tocopheryl acetate
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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.
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
tocopheryl acetate
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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.
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
All ingredients
methyl trimethicone
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
butylene glycol
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl trimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Beta vulgaris, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Artemia extract, Nymphaea alba root extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Polygala senega root extract, Berberis vulgaris root extract, Caffeine, Phenyl trimethicone, Ascorbyl glucoside, Betaine, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Cholesterol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methicone, Caprylyl glycol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Tribehenin, Glucose, Sucrose, Tin oxide, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-75, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysilicone-11, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Xanthan gum, Polyquaternium-51, Nylon-12, Magnesium chloride, Sodium chloride, Calcium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium sulfate, Potassium nitrate, Potassium phosphate, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77163
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin benefits of a myconoside-rich extract from resurrection plant Haberlea rhodopensis
- The Effects of Purified Artemia Extract Proteins on Proliferation, Differentiation and Apoptosis of Human Leukemic HL-60 Cells
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Wheat in skin care
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use