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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Our Eye Cream de-puffs, firms, and brightens while helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, plus the fast-absorbing creamy gel formula glides on effortlessly.
bakuchiol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
0.6% -
0.95%
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
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Lastly, our award-winning Moisturizer is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
0.6% -
0.95%
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
saccharum officinarum extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
bakuchiol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
inulin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Evens skin tone
bakuchiol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Anti-oxidation
bakuchiol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
caffeine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
4% -
4.9%
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
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.45%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
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
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
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
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
4% -
4.9%
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
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.45%
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
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.4% -
5.3%
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
rosa damascena flower water
4% -
4.9%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Dicaprylyl ether, Pentylene glycol, Diheptyl succinate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Caffeine, Arginine, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Rosa canina seed, Squalane, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Darutoside, Water, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Niacinamide, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Inulin, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Glycerin, Saccharum officinarum extract, Unknown, Decane, Sodium phytate, Sodium tocopheryl phosphate, Heptyl glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sodium hydroxide, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Acer saccharum extract, Citric acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Rosa damascena flower water, Isoamyl laurate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Bakuchiol, Galactoarabinan, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Acmella oleracea extract, Niacinamide, Alaria esculenta extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Carbomer, Calcium pca, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosa damascena flower water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Pentylene glycol, Dicaprylyl ether, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Sorbitan olivate, Cocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Bakuchiol, Sodium hyaluronate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Squalane, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Candelilla cera, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Olive oil decyl esters, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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- Emblica
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