Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) 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.
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Jojoba Leaf and Willowherb: boscia’s Proprietary Botanical Blend that prevents free radical damage while nourishing the skin and calms skin inflammation and reduce visible redness and irritation.
Source: Beautylish
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed extract, moringa oleifera seed oil.
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
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
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
A lightweight gel peel that gently exfoliates and cleanses skin of debris for a complexion that appears smooth, bright, and healthy-looking.
Source: Sephora
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme-based exfoliant
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clear clogged pores with the exfoliating power of boscia's Exfoliating Peel Gel.
Source: Dermstore
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Smooth, brighten, and firm skin with Boscia's Exfoliating Peel Gel.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
An enzyme-based exfoliant
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 31/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Potential irritants
An enzyme-based exfoliant
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Comedogenic ingredients
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
An enzyme-based exfoliant
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Subtilisin, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ocimum basilicum extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract
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