Product claims breakdown
Anti-aging2 ingredients contribute at the levels belowPartial evidence
2 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, melatonin - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient melatonin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: HeroA 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~1.6–2%
MELATONINRole: Key activeA compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare~0.25–0.5%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–5.3%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~3.1–3.8%
CaffeineRole: Key activeMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~1.8–2.2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.2–1.5%
Vegetable oilRole: Key activeAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.5–0.7%
Sodium polyacrylateRole: Key activeUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions~0.45–0.7%
Undaria pinnatifida extractRole: Key activeA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.25–0.5%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.3–0.6%
Corallina officinalis extractRole: Key activeRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.25–0.4%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extractRole: Key activeA red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties~0.2–0.35%
Irritancy16 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
16 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesLow~1.8–2.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~1.2–1.5%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.5–0.7%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Low~0.25–0.45%est.
Tridecyl stearateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.25–0.5%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic3 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
3 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicalsHigh~1.6–2%est.
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidantsHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.5–0.7%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
Propanediol~3.9–4.8%
Dimethicone~3.1–3.8%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.3–2.8%
Caffeine~1.8–2.2%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2%
Maltodextrin~1.4–1.8%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
Behenyl alcohol~1–1.2%
Olus oil~0.7–1.05%
Vegetable oil~0.6–0.9%
Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate~0.5–0.75%
Tridecyl trimellitate~0.5–0.7%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
Candelilla cera~0.45–0.65%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.45–0.65%
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.25–0.5%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
Phenylpropanol~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Peg-75 stearate~0.25–0.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
Tridecyl stearate~0.25–0.5%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.25–0.5%
Ceteth-20~0.4–0.6%
Melatonin~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Corallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Peg-8~0.2–0.4%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.15%
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