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haruharu US Maqui Berry Anti-Oxidant Cream

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.7% - 2.6%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Haruharu - Maqui Berry Anti-Oxidant Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Haruharu - Maqui Berry Anti-Oxidant Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.70% - 2.60%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Adenosine 0.10% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 13.50A$ up to 29.50A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Haruharu Wonder Maqui Berry Anti-Oxidant Cream helps to nourish skin and improve skin elasticity.

Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.7% - 2.6%

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

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Formulated with Maqui Berry which provides powerful anti-oxidant properties to skin Adenosine and Niacinamide improves skin texture and brightens skin tone Natural Liposome Technology delivers active ingredients deep within skin

Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

helianthus annuus seed oil 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

glycerin 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.7% - 2.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

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

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Potential irritants

benzyl salicylate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

citral 0.05% - 0.3%

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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.45% - 1%

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

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propanediol 5% - 7.4%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

helianthus annuus seed oil 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Unknown, Brown rice vinegar, Unknown, Betaine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit juice, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Ethyl linalool, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid beeswax +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +14 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid beeswax +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 biotinoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: arginine/lysine polypeptide dimethicone +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide eop +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +28 more
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Potential Irritants	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? ethyl linalool Has skin benefit? +5 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +12 more	orchid extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinal Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more

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haruharu US Maqui Berry Anti-Oxidant Cream

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

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