Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Moisturizing
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, sucrose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Purely Age Defying Beauty Refining Treatment includes apricot seeds and willow bark to act as natural cleansers, polishing away dirt and dead skin, targeting uneven skin tone and replacing dullness with radiance.
Source: Lookfantastic CA
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.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
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
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Minimising the appearance of pores, uneven skin texture, and discoloration, this refiner is rich in the living energy of calendula, horse chestnut, and soapbark tree extracts to reveal a smoother, more luminous and healthy glow.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Made with the most efficacious natural actives this natural exfoliant enhances cell renewal after gently cleansing, to uncover a glowing complexion.
Source: Lookfantastic
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 16/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
Potential irritants
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Help stabilize the product formulation
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
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
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
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Hydrogenated olive oil cetyl esters, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Salix nigra bark extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Vitis vinifera seed powder, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Viola odorata extract, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Viola tricolor extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Taraxacum officinale root, Usnea barbata extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Stellaria media extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Sclerotium gum, Sucrose, Totarol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sd alcohol 40-a, Alcohol denat., Parfum, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Unknown
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