PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
100% of participants said their skin looked more youthful, after only 6 weeks!
ubiquinone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
algae extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
furcellaria lumbricalis extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
and water-drawing humectants to support skin barrier function and fight signs of dehydration, this luxe cream also includes vegan collagen made from renewable plant sources to help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin elasticity for a light and lifted look.
pantolactone
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
mannitol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
ceramide ns
0.3% -
0.6%
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
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Anti-oxidation
ubiquinone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
salix alba bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
caffeine
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clear, balanced skin in three simple steps.
salix alba bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
100% of participants said they noticed a more even skin tone, after only 6 weeks!
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
We all know exfoliation is an enormously vital part of any skin care routine, but not all exfoliation is equal.
salix alba bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
35/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure 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
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
salix alba bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
sodium cocoamphoacetate
9.7% -
11.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Salix alba bark extract, Parfum, Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Arachidyl alcohol, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Milk, Unknown, Ethyl ether, Benzyl alcohol, Ubiquinone, Arachidyl glucoside, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Beer extract, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Unknown, Propanediol, Panthenol, C12-16 alcohols, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Ceramide ns, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Mannitol, Caffeine, Zinc gluconate, Ci 14700, Algae extract, Tocopherol, Sodium pca, Hydrogenated lecithin, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Diutan gum, Trehalose, Glyceryl caprylate, Palmitic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Erythritol, Sodium phytate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Phytosterols, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Unknown, Isopentyldiol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Myristyl alcohol, Pantolactone, Stearyl alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium chloride, Parfum
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