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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Men's Hydrating Face Moisturiser and After Shave Balm
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.65%
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
glycerin
4.3% -
5.2%
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 seed oil
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin appears softer and smoother for a more even-looking skin tone.
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
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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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.75% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
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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All ingredients
stearic acid
7% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
glycerin
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Ribes nigrum, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chondrus crispus extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Schinus terebinthifolia fruit extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Bisabolol, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Stearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Evernia prunastri extract, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
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- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
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- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
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- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
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- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
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- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
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