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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
myristyl myristate
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Each morning, the complexion is more luminous, the face lines are relaxed and wrinkles smoothed.
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
myristyl myristate
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
3.8% -
5.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
myristyl myristate
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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All ingredients
rosa damascena flower water
24% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
behenyl alcohol
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
c10-18 triglycerides
4.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Behenyl alcohol, C10-18 triglycerides, Cocos nucifera oil, Lauryl laurate, Glycerin, Water, Myristyl myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Calanthe discolor extract, Glycogen, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Orchid extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Ascorbic acid, Sodium levulinate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl caprylate, Beta-sitosterol, Sodium anisate, Squalene, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Calcium gluconate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
Sources
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia
- Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
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- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
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- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health