PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Made especially for men's skin, this set will cleanse, moisturize, and defend your skin from signs of aging, dryness, and dullness.
adenosine
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
glycine soja protein
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
ascorbyl glucoside
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Made especially for men's skin, this set will cleanse, moisturize, and defend your skin from signs of aging, dryness, and dullness.
glycerin
2.8% -
4.1%
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
hydrolyzed linseed extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone
0.2% -
0.75%
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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Evens skin tone
glycine soja protein
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
ascorbyl glucoside
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Exfoliation
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
9.1% -
13.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
decyl glucoside
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
9.1% -
13.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl glucoside
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
9.1% -
13.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
decyl glucoside
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
9.1% -
13.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
9.1% -
13.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
decyl glucoside
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Triethanolamine, Sodium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Distearyl ether, Sodium benzoate, Laureth-2, Squalane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Persea gratissima oil, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Sucrose stearate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Nylon-12, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Secale cereale seed extract, Rosa damascena extract, Caffeine, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Mica, Myristic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Adenosine, Glycine soja protein, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin oxide, Acer saccharum extract, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Sucrose stearate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Synthetic wax, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Parfum, Polyurethane-2, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine soja protein, Myristic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Adenosine, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethyl mea, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Citrus limon fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Acer saccharum extract, Citral
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