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Germaine de Capuccini Timexpert White Spot Correction Cream SPF20
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It corrects hyperpigmentation caused by ageing and UV rays whilst also increasing skin suppleness.
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.2% -
0.4%
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It corrects hyperpigmentation caused by ageing and UV rays whilst also increasing skin suppleness.
triethylhexanoin
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
myristyl myristate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.2% -
0.4%
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)
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Sun protection
titanium dioxide
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
octocrylene
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.2% -
1.5%
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
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
tartaric acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
pentylene glycol
4.3% -
5.3%
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, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Myristyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Caprylyl trimethicone, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Bellis perennis flower extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aluminum stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Alumina, Glyceryl dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl behenate, Tetrahydropiperine, Tartaric acid, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Menthyl lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal
Sources
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid
- 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