PRODUCT REVIEW
Filorga Time-Flash Express Smoothing Active Primer
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
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Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Deeply hydrating and plumping, the formula works to create a smoother, more lifted and youthful complexion, both instantly and over time.
threonine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.2% -
0.35%
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
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.15% -
0.3%
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Deeply hydrating and plumping, the formula works to create a smoother, more lifted and youthful complexion, both instantly and over time.
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
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
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
alanine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
taurine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
taurine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
pyridoxine hcl
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
crithmum maritimum extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glutathione
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
crithmum maritimum extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.6% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Caprylyl methicone, Butylene glycol, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone crosspolymer, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Parfum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Avena sativa kernel extract, Chlorphenesin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpinia galanga extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, O-cymen-5-ol, Sucrose palmitate, Crithmum maritimum extract, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl linoleate, T-butyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sodium chloride, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Glucose, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Potassium chloride, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Potassium sorbate, Calcium chloride, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Magnesium sulfate, Glutamine, Sodium phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Sodium acetate, Tocopherol, Lysine hcl, Arginine, Alanine, Histidine, Valine, Leucine, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Ornithine, Glutamic acid, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Proline, Aminobutyric acid, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine, Aluminum hydroxide, Coenzyme a, Thiamine diphosphate, Retinyl acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine hcl, Biotin, Calcium pantothenate, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl phosphate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrol
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new hapten
- Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- 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
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trial
- Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- gamma-Aminobutyric acid (A) receptor agonists accelerate cutaneous barrier recovery and prevent epidermal hyperplasia induced by barrier disruption
- Wound healing activity of gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in rats
- Moisturizing effect of Gamma-aminobutyric acid for cosmetic application
- Stimulation of human fibroblast collagen synthesis in vitro by gamma-aminobutyric acid
- Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurine
- Topical effects of N-acetyl-L-hydroxyproline on ceramide synthesis and alleviation of pruritus
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblasts
- Dexpanthenol Modulates Gene Expression in Skin Wound Healing in vivo
- Dexapanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation