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IT's Celebrate Your Day To Night Confidence IT Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics - IT's Celebrate Your Day To Night Confidence
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

66 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

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What does the product description say?
"Impressively fast-absorbing, the Confidence in a Cream is enhanced with a proprietary ‘Anti-Aging Armour Rejuvenating Concentrate’, which combines collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and a super ceramide complex to immerse your skin in hydration, boost firmness, smooth uneven texture and reduce the look of pores."
From: Cultbeauty

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
colloidal oatmeal
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Impressively fast-absorbing, the Confidence in a Cream is enhanced with a proprietary ‘Anti-Aging Armour Rejuvenating Concentrate’, which combines collagen, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and a super ceramide complex to immerse your skin in hydration, boost firmness, smooth uneven texture and reduce the look of pores."
From: Cultbeauty

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
yeast extract
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
ceramide np
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
chrysin
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
yeast extract
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
portulaca oleracea extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 confidence in a The ingredient is not recognized
2 cream
3 water Plain old water
4 butylene glycol 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
5 cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
6 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7 butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8 ethylhexyl isononanoate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
9 hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
10 caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
11 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
12 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
13 polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Helps water and oil mix together
14 stearyl behenate
15 dimethicone A 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
16 pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
17 biosaccharide gum-1 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
18 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
19 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
20 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
21 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
22 polyethylene Used to thicken the product's texture
23 peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone
24 phenyl methicone
25 portulaca oleracea extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
26 cocos nucifera (coconut) oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
27 aloe barbadensis leaf extract 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
28 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
29 hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
30 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
31 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
32 polyquaternium-51 An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
33 niacinamide 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
34 hydrolyzed collagen A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
35 camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
36 tocopheryl acetate A 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.
37 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
38 peg-150 distearate
39 ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
40 glycosphingolipids A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
41 glyceryl polymethacrylate Used to create a nice product texture
42 meadowfoam estolide Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a more even product formulation
43 sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together
44 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
45 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
46 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
47 steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together
48 n-hydroxysuccinimide Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
49 chrysin Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
50 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
51 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
52 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
53 aleuritic acid
54 yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
55 glycoproteins
56 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
57 hydrogenated polydecene Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
58 ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
59 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
60 colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
61 retinyl retinoate
62 polylactic acid
63 canola oil A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
64 cholesteryl nonanoate
65 ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
66 glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
67 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower water
68 curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
69 leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
70 eruca sativa leaf extract
71 glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate
72 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
73 hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
74 glycine soja (soybean) sterols An emollient that helps soften the skin
75 melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
76 phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
77 santalum album (sandalwood) oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
78 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
79 caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative
80 cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
81 glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
82 stearyl stearate
83 tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products
84 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
85 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
86 chlorhexidine digluconate A preservative
87 potassium sorbate A preservative
88 dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
89 lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
90 citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil
91 cymbopogon citratus leaf oil
92 pelargonium graveolens oil
93 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
94 pogostemon cablin oil
95 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
96 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
97 caramel
98 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
99 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
100 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
101 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
102 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
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Scientific Sources

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  • Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeti
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