PRODUCT REVIEW
KORA Organics Rose Quartz Luminizer
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Keeping skin moisturised, softened and replenished with noni fruit extract, (which is also known for its anti-ageing properties!
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
ascorbyl glucoside
0.55% -
0.85%
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
lactic acid
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Infused with Noni Extract and Coconut Oil, the radiance-enhancing formula nourishes and hydrates skin, whilst Rose Quartz Powder creates a fresh, dewy and glowing complexion.
lactobacillus ferment
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
superoxide dismutase
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
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Anti-oxidation
superoxide dismutase
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
), the coconut and rosehip oil also works to diminish the results of sun damage and scarring.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
lactic acid
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
ascorbyl glucoside
0.55% -
0.85%
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.9% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
lactic acid
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.9% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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All ingredients
ethylhexyl olivate
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
persea gratissima oil
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl olivate, Persea gratissima oil, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Lactobacillus ferment, Water, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Lactobacillus, Sorbitan stearate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea leaf ferment filtrate, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cetyl alcohol, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Phospholipids, Citrus limon peel oil, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Mentha piperita oil, Potassium phosphate, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Yeast, Unknown, Sodium phytate, Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Lactic acid, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Citrine extract, Quartz, Soybean peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, Alcohol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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