PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Contains Hyaluronic Acid and Royal Jelly extracts to keep skin moisturized Micro Defense formula helps to prevent uneven application Watery essence blends easily with skin
arginine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
vinyl dimethicone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
8.2% -
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
avena sativa kernel extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-oxidation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
dimethicone
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Potential irritants
alcohol
8.2% -
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
alcohol
8.2% -
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Lauryl acrylate crosspolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Palmitic acid, Dextrin, Butylene glycol, Xylitol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Avena sativa kernel extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl behenate, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Agar, Sorbitan distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone, Unknown, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide, Royal jelly extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Bht, Parfum
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol