Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask

Name: Glow Recipe - Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask
Brand: Glow Recipe

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
retinol
arginine
butyrospermum parkii butter
cetearyl alcohol
ethylhexyl palmitate
glycerin
hexylresorcinol
hyaluronic acid
hydrated silica
hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
kaolin
persea gratissima fruit extract
persea gratissima oil
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

91 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"A nutrient-dense fruit rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E and vitamin C, which are known to fight wrinkles and environmental aggressors; contains both avocado oil and avocado extract for the ultimate soothing and nourishing."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
hyaluronic acid	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Helps to improve the look of uneven skin tone, and addresses the damage caused by daily exposure to pollutants and other free radicals; encapsulation of the retinol allows it to sit on the surface of the skin longer and release smaller amounts at a time, making it more gentle than traditional retinol treatments."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: hexylresorcinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
hexylresorcinol	LOW
niacinamide	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
sea salt	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Potent, encapsulated ingredients like retinol, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide time release throughout all hours of the night, while avocado hydrates and nourishes, and coffeeberry helps to brighten and depuff the delicate under-eye area."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary

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: arginine, 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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
persea gratissima fruit extract	HIGH
persea gratissima oil	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - hexylresorcinol also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
hexylresorcinol	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
persea gratissima oil
sodium lauroyl glutamate
ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.4% - 5.3%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.9% - 4.8%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.4% - 3%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	2.3% - 2.8%
persea gratissima oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function	1.9% - 2.3%
c9-12 alkane Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	1.5% - 1.9%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1.5% - 1.9%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	1.2% - 1.5%
kaolin A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color	1.3% - 1.5%
sodium lauroyl glutamate Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam	0.7% - 1.05%
persea gratissima fruit extract	0.45% - 0.7%
squalane An 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.	0.55% - 0.85%
niacinamide 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	0.5% - 0.7%
malachite extract A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing	0.45% - 0.7%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.45% - 0.65%
hexylresorcinol Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.45% - 0.65%
oryza sativa extract A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
tocopheryl acetate A 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.	0.35% - 0.6%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
coffea arabica fruit extract	0.3% - 0.5%
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	0.25% - 0.5%
ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.55%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
pei-10	0.25% - 0.5%
hydrated silica	0.4% - 0.65%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.25% - 0.45%
fructan	0.25% - 0.45%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.25% - 0.5%
spirulina maxima extract	0.25% - 0.5%
curcumin	0.25% - 0.5%
potassium chloride	0.25% - 0.5%
potassium phosphate Helps regulate the pH of the formulation	0.25% - 0.5%
butylene glycol 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	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.25% - 0.5%
hydrogenated starch hydrolysate Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products	0.25% - 0.5%
maltooligosyl glucoside Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.55%
sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.25% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.25% - 0.45%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.5%
carthamus tinctorius seed extract	0.25% - 0.45%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.25% - 0.45%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.2% - 0.4%
ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate	0.3% - 0.5%
polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
pvp Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
c13-15 alkane Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula	0.2% - 0.35%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer	0.25% - 0.5%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.1% - 0.2%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.15% - 0.25%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
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