PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
glycerin
1.2% -
1.4%
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
glyceryl stearate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
31/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
12% -
14%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
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
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
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Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
12% -
14%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
12% -
14%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
acrylates copolymer
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Acrylates copolymer, Polyethylene, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Salicylic acid, Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin panthenol, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonates
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review