PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
colloidal oatmeal
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
panthenol
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
colloidal oatmeal
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Instant and all-day hydration boost for thirsty skin that leaves skin looking healthy + youthful.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
allantoin
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
glycerin
4.3% -
6.4%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Colloidal oatmeal, Panthenol, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan oleate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Mechanism of action and clinical benefits of colloidal oatmeal for dermatologic practice
