Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The illusion of a lit-from-within glow is encouraged, as the rejuvenating ingredients help to drench your visage in moisture.
Source: Lookfantastic
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: camellia oleifera seed oil, oenothera biennis oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (oenothera biennis oil). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Polishing Facial Exfoliant
Source: Credo Beauty
This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant gently exfoliates dead skin cells to brighten skin tone and deliver a calm, smooth and more radiant complexion.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 41/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Potential irritants
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
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
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Polylactic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Glucomannan, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Xanthan gum, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Mentha piperita oil, Linalool, Limonene