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Evens skin tonePunica granatum extractNot delivered
“-90% agreed that this product promotes a more even skin tone”
This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Vitamin C-rich Java Plum, Mango and Banana extracts combine with Wintergreen derived BHA to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and enhance skin brightness and clarity.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Triheptanoin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 moreWorks
“Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractKaolin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinTriheptanoin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPropanediol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBrassica alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateStearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bentonite~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumJasminum officinale flower extract~0.15–0.55%
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSpondias mombin pulp extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica pulp extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum pulp extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltitol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolPunica granatum extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractMyristyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaPentylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Kaolin, Triheptanoin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propanediol, Glycerin, Brassica alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Stearyl alcohol, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Bentonite, Xanthan gum, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Citric acid, Spondias mombin pulp extract, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Maltitol, Punica granatum extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Myristyl alcohol, Pca, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol
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