PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
An energising blend of Caffeine, organic Pea Sprout extract and Chinese Scullcap work in synergy to stimulate the scalp and ‘wake up’ the roots, while Hyaluronic Acid moisturises and smoothens hair’s fibres for a silky-soft finish.
sodium hyaluronate
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
dextran
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
acetyl tetrapeptide-3
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
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
parfum
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
All ingredients
pentylene glycol
5.3% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
butylene glycol
3.4% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Arginine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Lactic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycine soja germ extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Pisum sativum sprout extract, Gluconolactone, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Caramel, Citric acid, Dextran, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sodium hydroxide, Calcium gluconate
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- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
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- Wheat in skin care
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Scutellaria baicalensis, the golden herb from the garden of Chinese medicinal plants
- Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
- Improvement of skin barrier dysfunction by Scutellaria baicalensis GEOGI extracts through lactic acid fermentation