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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Vitamin C Glow Moisturizer
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.3% -
2.8%
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
jojoba esters
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This multivitamin moisturizer recharges skin and minimizes signs of tiredness for a healthy look.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Dark spots If you want to know more.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus limon fruit extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Potential irritants
citrus limon fruit extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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glycerin
4.6% -
5.6%
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
pentylene glycol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl methicone, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Glucosyl hesperidin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Stearyl alcohol, Ceteth-20, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearic acid, Steareth-21, Steareth-25, Caprylyl glycol, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Caramel, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl salicylate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging