Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.4% + 2 more curated activesStrong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.4% + 2 more curated actives
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.4%
ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDERole: Under-dosedA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~0.25–0.45%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.4%
Moisturizing12 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
12 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
diglycerin, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.4%
BACILLUS FERMENTRole: Key activeA product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
BEESWAXRole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.3–0.55%
CERA ALBARole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.35–0.65%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.45–0.7%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–5.3%
JOJOBA ESTERSRole: Key activeAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~0.5–0.75%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.1–3.8%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.4%
Evens skin tone1 ingredient contributes at the levels belowWeak evidence
1 ingredient contributes at the levels below
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDERole: Under-dosedA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~0.25–0.45%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–5.3%
SqualaneRole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.1–3.8%
Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~2.3–2.8%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.6–1.9%
Lauroyl lysineRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~1.3–1.6%
Jojoba estersRole: Key activeAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~0.5–0.75%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.45–0.7%
Cetyl palmitateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.3–0.55%
Cera albaRole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.35–0.65%
BeeswaxRole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.3–0.55%
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks 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~0.35–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
AdenosineRole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.4%
GlucoseRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.2–0.4%
TocopherolRole: Key activePure 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~0.2–0.4%
Bacillus fermentRole: Key activeA product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Irritancy18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinLow~0.55–0.85%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionLow~0.5–0.75%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureLow~0.4–0.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.35–0.6%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.3–0.55%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenLow~0.35–0.65%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerUsed to stabilize product formulationsLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.25–0.45%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingLow~0.15–0.25%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.05–0.1%est.
ComedogenicCetearyl alcohol ~1.6–1.9% — rinse-off or low %Low risk
Cetearyl alcohol ~1.6–1.9% — rinse-off or low %
We flag 1 ingredient with a low-to-moderate comedogenic rating — at these concentrations, or in rinse-off use, they're unlikely to clog pores for most skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~1.6–1.9%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
Propanediol~3.9–4.8%
Squalane~3.1–3.8%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.3–2.8%
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.9–2.3%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
Lauroyl lysine~1.3–1.6%
Polyglycerin-3~1.1–1.4%
Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%
Cellulose~0.75–1.15%
Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.55–0.85%
Jojoba esters~0.5–0.75%
Diglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.7%
Dimethicone~0.45–0.7%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
Cetyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
Cocoglycerides~0.3–0.55%
Cera alba~0.35–0.65%
Beeswax~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed soy flour~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.25–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Glucose~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Bacillus ferment~0.2–0.35%
Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Tin oxide~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Skeletonema costatum extract~0.1–0.2%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
Lecithin~0.1–0.2%
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