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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Retinol Routine Booster , This stimulates your collagen production, targets pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes.
arbutin
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Daily Drench and Power Luxe , This powerhouse duo works to deliver ultimate hydration for skin recovery, giving you replenished and revitalised skin.
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
arbutin
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Retinol Routine Booster , This stimulates your collagen production, targets pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and blemishes.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Triple Acid Peptide Peel , This gently encourages cell turnover for more youthful, radiant-looking skin.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Triple Acid Peptide Peel , This gently encourages cell turnover for more youthful, radiant-looking skin.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
40/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
porphyridium cruentum extract
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
glycine soja oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
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
arbutin
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
porphyridium cruentum extract
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
glycine soja oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
sodium hyaluronate
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Ingredient list view
Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium benzoate, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Pyridoxine tris-hexyldecanoate, Arbutin, Citric acid, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tropolone, Glycine soja oil, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Myristoyl tripeptide-31, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Santalum album wood extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Hexapeptide-10
Sources
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Arbutin - Commentaty
- TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMA
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract