Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Elsewhere, blackcurrant seed, balloon vine extract and sunflower oil create a protective moisture barrier to prevent dehydration while you sleep.
Source: Cultbeauty
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
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 great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Their Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm is case in point – containing a hefty concoction of wrinkle-boosting retinoid-like ingredients, as well as a skin-plumping extract from the South African acmella plant.
Source: Cultbeauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
An emollient that softens the skin
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
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
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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 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
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
Potential irritants
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. 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
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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 great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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.
Comedogenic ingredients
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
All ingredients
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
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 great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
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
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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
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 preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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 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.
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Coco-caprylate, Dextrin palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Octyldodecanol, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Amber powder, Unknown, Bidens pilosa extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ormenis multicaulis flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Silica silylate, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Zingiber officinale root oil
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- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
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- Melia azedarach
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- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
- Transdermal behaviour of the N-alkylamide spilanthol (affinin) from Spilanthes acmella (Compositae) extracts
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