PRODUCT REVIEW
INIKA Organic Primer - Matte Perfection
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The soothing blend features Vitamins C and E-rich Aloe Vera, which works to hydrate the skin and aid in cellular renewal, while anti-inflammatory Willow Bark extract calms redness and keeps excess oils at bay, helping makeup last all day.
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
lactobacillus
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
heptyl undecylenate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Achieve visibly smoothed skin and minimise pores with this lightweight, mattifying Natural primer.
salix alba bark extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The extract reduces dark spots, redness and inflammation while brightening skin, as Geranium Oil tightens skin and promotes regeneration, diminishing signs of ageing.
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The extract reduces dark spots, redness and inflammation while brightening skin, as Geranium Oil tightens skin and promotes regeneration, diminishing signs of ageing.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
31/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
salix alba bark extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Show more
Potential irritants
salix alba bark extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
heptyl undecylenate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
Show more
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Heptyl undecylenate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Silica, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Salix alba bark extract, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides