Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Orange Fruit Extract works alongside the natural AHA and BHA to exfoliate the skin but gently enough to keep the skin moisturised, leaving your skin feeling fresh, clean and revitalised.
Source: beauty and Seoul
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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, pentylene glycol.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. 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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The Refresh Water is a real multi-tasker as it acts as both mild cleansing water and exfoliating toner in one.
Source: beauty and Seoul
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Potential irritants
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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 plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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 due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides, Pentylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Xylitol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Decyl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Octanediol, Ethyl hexanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Lupinus albus seed extract, Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Salicylic acid, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia extract
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