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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Galénic Aqua Porcelaine Unifying Serum 30ml it brightens, unifies and moisturizes the complexion.
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
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
butylene glycol
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
isononyl isononanoate
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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)
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
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
Potential irritants
parfum
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
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
propanediol
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isononyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Dextrin palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Amodimethicone, Bht, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Schinus molle extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan oleate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
- 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