PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Blurring formula softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles .
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hailed as the most powerful oil in the world, this oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, selenium, magnesium, iron, beta-sitosterol, copper, zinc, potassium, niacin, vitamins A-B-B2-B3-C-D and E. It is proven to strengthen, moisturise and provide anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-fungal benefits. . Copper, Magnesium, Zinc.
dimethicone
6.8% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
1.2% -
1.5%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
hydrangea arborescens root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It is formulated with a yellow colour-neutralising pigment that works to instantly even discolouration and dullness while locking in moisture and giving your skin an even texture and smooth, velvet finish.
resveratrol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
zinc gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
hydrangea arborescens root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.5% -
3%
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
zinc gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
hydrangea arborescens root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.5% -
3%
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
All ingredients
dimethicone
6.8% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
mica
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Mica, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycerin, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77163, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Nigella sativa seed oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Decyl glucoside, Hexylene glycol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Hydrangea arborescens root extract, Morus alba root extract, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Scutellaria lateriflora extract, Potassium sorbate, Pentapeptide-21
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- POSSIBLE TOXICITY OF HERBAL REMEDIES
- Skin permeation and antioxidant efficacy of topically applied resveratrol
- Chemoprevention of skin cancer by grape constituent resveratrol: relevance to human disease?
- Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skin
- Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
- Anti-aging properties of resveratrol: review and report of a potent new antioxidant skin care formulation