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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
serine
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Moisturizing
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
serine
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
urea
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Anti-oxidation
ficus carica fruit extract
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Skincare Enzyme Facial Exfoliant
urea
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
papain
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
papain
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
calcium pantothenate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
urea
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Potential irritants
papain
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.1% -
6.2%
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Maltodextrin, Calcium pantothenate, Xanthan gum, Potassium lactate, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Serine, Papain, Carica papaya fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Vanillin, Magnesium chloride, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblasts
- Dexpanthenol Modulates Gene Expression in Skin Wound Healing in vivo
- Dexapanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation
- Topical urea in skincare: A review