John Masters Organics Concentrate Face Serum With Pomegranate & Lily
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Punica granatum seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“Opuntia ficus indica seed oil that blocks external stimuli such as dryness, and α-glucan oligosaccharide that provides a moisturizing barrier.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: argania spinosa kernel oil, opuntia ficus-indica seed oil.
Anti-agingGardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureNot delivered
“A concentrated anti-aging care essence that leads to skin that feels strong and elastic.”
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.This ingredient - gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Lilium candidum flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPunica granatum seed oil~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilLilium candidum flower extract~1.4–2%
Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCanola oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilBetula alba bark extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium pca~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Pentylene glycol, Punica granatum seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Lilium candidum flower extract, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Canola oil, Betula alba bark extract, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Xanthan gum, Sodium pca, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| John Masters OrganicsConcentrate Face Serum With Pomegranate & LilyYOUR PRODUCT | ScientiaSunshine & Sea HA + Vit D Aqua Tanning Serum | ilapothecaryStubble Trouble Face Serum | Muri LeluBloomrise Sativa Serum | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $28.07 | $41.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dihydroxyacetone | Hyaluronic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"John Masters Organics - Concentrate Face Serum With Pomegranate & Lily" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.20% - 0.70% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "John Masters Organics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 143.55$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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