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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
50 oz/ 44 mL Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 .
glycerin
1.4% -
1.7%
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
helianthus annuus extract
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
palmaria palmata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
cocamidopropyl betaine
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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All ingredients
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Glycol stearate, Parfum, Sodium phytate, Polyquaternium-7, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Laminaria digitata extract, Punica granatum extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba protein, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Phenethyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetearyl glucoside, Carbomer, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lecithin, Melissa officinalis extract, Haslea ostrearia extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycerin, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Buddleja davidii leaf extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Petrolatum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Lanolin oil, Beeswax, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Microcrystalline wax, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ppg-14 butyl ether, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Behenyl alcohol, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Silica, Steareth-100, Tocopheryl acetate
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
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- Safety Assessment of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate as Used in Cosmetics
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