PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Caprylic Triglyceride is an excellent emollient that helps skin repair its surface and resist moisture loss.
asparagopsis armata extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Bio-Peptide Dermatologist-led clinical tests revealed 58% reduction of the look of deep wrinkles versus placebo and 82% visible reduction in transepidermal water loss in 2-8 weeks.
algae extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
centella asiatica extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algae extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
dimethicone
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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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Potential irritants
panax ginseng root extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
algae extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Hexapeptide-47, Sodium polyacrylate, Algae extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Asparagopsis armata extract, Centella asiatica extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Sclerotium gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review