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Kate Somerville EradiKate Overnight Lotion
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
A lightweight, all-over acne treatment, formulated with salicylic acid to reduce and prevent blemishes.
ethyl linoleate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It also contains retinol, which helps smooth the look of skin texture and even the look of skin tone while a blend of soothing ingredients helps balance the skin’s microbiome.
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
ethyl linoleate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
hexylresorcinol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This hydrating formula also contains sodium PCA and sodium hyaluronate, which moisturize skin and help offset dryness that could be caused by salicylic acid and/or retinol.
glycerin
0.25% -
0.5%
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
saccharide isomerate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
oligopeptide-10
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
hydroxyproline
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
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Anti-oxidation
hexylresorcinol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl isostearate
2.3% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ethyl linoleate
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
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Potential irritants
retinyl propionate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl isostearate
2.3% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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All ingredients
cetyl alcohol
3.5% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycereth-7 trimethyl ether, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl isostearate, Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Glycereth-18 ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Steareth-2, Retinyl propionate, Hexylresorcinol, Oligopeptide-10, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Ethyl linoleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Laminaria digitata extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Honey extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sea water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-18, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/silica crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Disodium carboxyethyl siliconate, T-butyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- 5: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Steareth-2,-4,-6,-7,-10,-11,-13,-15, and-20
- Retinol and retinyl esters: biochemistry and physiology
- A clinicopathological study of the effects of topical retinyl propionate cream in skin photoageing
- Topical effects of N-acetyl-L-hydroxyproline on ceramide synthesis and alleviation of pruritus
- Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway
- Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Polysilsesquioxanes as Used in Cosmetics