PRODUCT REVIEW
ISNTREE C-Niacin Toning Ampoule
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This concentrated ampoule with 70% sea buckthorn is rich in vitamin C and free radical-fighting antioxidants that help the skin to retain moisture, repair sun damage and blemishes, and boost collagen.
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
At the same time, 2% niacinamide (a hardworking multitasker) works to brighten, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and strengthen the skin barrier, among other skin tone evening benefits.
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule is a vitamin-enriched brightening ampoule that makes dark and dull complexion radiant.
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Moisture Complex (aloe vera leaf extract, sodium hyaluronate and beta glucan) to strengthen the skin barrier for a translucent complexion.
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
butylene glycol
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
pentylene glycol
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Aloe vera leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Physalis alkekengi fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Curcuma longa root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Brassica oleracea italica seed extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Bioflavonoids, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ethyl hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, 2-hexanol
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- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
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- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
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- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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