PRODUCT REVIEW
INIKA Organic Phytofuse Renew Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Precious oils with emollient properties such as Sunflower Seed Oil – rich in Vitamin E, nutrients and antioxidants – help to combat skincare issues and retain moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
lactobacillus ferment
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
0.9%
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?
Precious oils with emollient properties such as Sunflower Seed Oil – rich in Vitamin E, nutrients and antioxidants – help to combat skincare issues and retain moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.65%
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.7%
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
lactobacillus ferment
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
argania spinosa kernel oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.7%
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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All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
glycerin
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Glycine soja oil, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus ferment, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citronellol, Linalool, Cinnamal
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Natural products from resurrection plants: Potential for medical applications
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- 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
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications