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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, dryness, dehydration, uneven skin tone and texture.
sodium hyaluronate
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
2% -
3%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Ultra-reparative formula with French Green Clay, elastin and collagen-stimulating snail mucin, brightening hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, and fatty-acid rich desert date seed oil works to restore a more youthful appearance to skin.
gluconolactone
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin looks brighter, firmer, and radiant, with a more even complexion and texture overall.
gluconolactone
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-oxidation
hibiscus esculentus fruit extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
vitis vinifera fruit extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
hibiscus esculentus fruit extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
snail secretion filtrate
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
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Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
hibiscus esculentus fruit extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
balanites roxburghii seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Unknown, Bentonite, Glycerin, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Gluconolactone, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium stearate, Polyglyceryl-8 oleate, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Benzyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Snail secretion filtrate, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Pogostemon cablin oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Coumarin
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- Polyphenol Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Hibiscus esculentus L. Fruit Cultivated in Nigeria
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- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
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- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- The Effects of Filtrate of the Secretion of the Cryptomphalus Aspersa on Photoaged Skin