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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Hydro Stem Serum Stress & Pollution Protection $160.00 $160.00 $160.00 This powerful age-defying treatment unites rejuvenating peptides with plant extracts that guard against UV and pollution damage.
arabidopsis thaliana extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
glycine soja seed extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydro Stem Face Serum
squalane
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
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
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
phenylpropanol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
zingiber officinale root extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.5%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.5%
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
phenylpropanol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
zingiber officinale root extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.5%
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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All ingredients
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
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
diethylhexyl carbonate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl carbonate, Isopentyldiol, C13-15 alkane, Pentylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Isomalt, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea europaea fruit unsaponifiables, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Gossypium hirsutum extract, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Sucrose, Sodium phytate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Lecithin, Plankton extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycine soja oil, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Santalum album wood extract, Saponaria pumila callus culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Tocopherol, Acetyl sh-heptapeptide-1
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