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Glowbiotics MD Glowbiotics Skin Perfection Hydrating Lotion
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A Rejuvenating Peptide Complex helps to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst minimizing dark spots and pigmentation for a smoother, more refined visage with a healthy glow. Creates a perfect makeup base.
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
A Rejuvenating Peptide Complex helps to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst minimizing dark spots and pigmentation for a smoother, more refined visage with a healthy glow. Creates a perfect makeup base.
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ethyl linoleate
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Glowbiotics Skin Perfection Hydrating Lotion
ceramide np
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
lactococcus ferment lysate
4.4% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
linoleic acid
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ethyl linoleate
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
linoleic acid
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
lactococcus ferment lysate
4.4% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
dimethicone
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A 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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Ethyl linoleate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Niacinamide, Ceramide np, Phospholipids, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Beta-glucan, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bidens pilosa extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Benzyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Lecithin, Palmitic acid, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Alcohol denat., Tropolone, Sodium benzoate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Benzyl benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Benzoic acid, Parfum
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway
- Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
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- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
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- Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast
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- Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatus
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
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- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Genetic Architecture of Palm Oil Fatty Acid Composition in Cultivated Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Compared to Its Wild Relative E. oleifera (H.B.K) Cortés