PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
argania spinosa kernel oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glycine soja oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Anti-oxidation
quercetin
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
dunaliella salina extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The pro-retinol from naturally sourced pink algae reduces the appearance of fine line and wrinkles without redness and irritation.
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
psoralea corylifolia seed extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.
eclipta prostrata extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
5.8% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
argania spinosa kernel oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
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
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Potential irritants
psoralea corylifolia seed extract
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.
eclipta prostrata extract
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
5.8% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
cocos nucifera oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
argania spinosa kernel oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
coconut alkanes
5.8% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredient list view
Argania spinosa kernel oil, Coconut alkanes, Oleyl lactate, Octyldodecyl pca, Dimethyl isosorbide, Isosorbide disunflowerseedate, Squalane, Isostearyl lactate, Glyceryl linoleate, Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Eclipta prostrata extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl oleate, Quercus suber bark extract, Glyceryl palmitate, Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Glyceryl linolenate, Glyceryl stearate, Oak root extract, Lecithin, Palmitic acid, Dunaliella salina extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Quercetin, Water, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
Sources
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
- Babchi oil-induced phytophotodermatitis mimicking burn injury
- Potent Antioxidative and UVB Protective Effect of Water Extract of Eclipta prostrata L.
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Dunaliella salina alga extract inhibits the production of interleukin-6, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species by regulating nuclear factor-κB/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription in virus-infected RAW264.7 cells
- Biochemical composition and bioactivity screening of various extracts from Dunaliella salina, a green microalga
- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Vitamin E in dermatology