Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum

Name: Herbivore - Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum
Brand: Herbivore

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

colloidal oatmeal
ceramide np
beeswax
copernicia cerifera cera
copernicia cerifera wax
glycerin
hydrogenated castor oil
jojoba esters
ricinus communis seed oil
silica
titanium dioxide
vitis vinifera seed oil
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FULFILLED

37 /100

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"An all-natural ingredient derived from the Ayurvedic babchi plant, bakuchiol acts like a retinol, visibly fighting signs of aging without the sensitizing or irritating effects."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation."

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WIMJ summary

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Visibly resurface the skin, enhancing absorption while providing fortifying hydration and antioxidants."

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WIMJ summary

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.

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: beeswax, copernicia cerifera wax.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, colloidal oatmeal

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ricinus communis seed oil	HIGH
vitis vinifera seed oil	HIGH
colloidal oatmeal	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
jojoba esters
ricinus communis seed oil
vitis vinifera seed oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
c15-19 alkane Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	23% - 35%
jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function	4.6% - 6.9%
ricinus communis seed oil A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency	4.7% - 7.1%
tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	3.9% - 5.8%
colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation	3% - 4.5%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.1% - 3.2%
beeswax Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen	1.7% - 2.6%
vitis vinifera seed oil A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties	1.3% - 2%
hydrogenated castor oil A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency	1.1% - 1.7%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.1% - 1.7%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.6% - 1.35%
sambucus nigra fruit extract A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.45% - 1.05%
copernicia cerifera cera Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.55% - 1.3%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.45% - 1%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
copernicia cerifera wax Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	0.5% - 1.1%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	0.4% - 0.9%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.6%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
iron oxides An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499	0.15% - 0.6%
ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated	0.1% - 0.45%
ci 77491 A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating	0.1% - 0.35%
ci 77499 An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated	0.1% - 0.35%
tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
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