PRODUCT REVIEW
KORRES Apothecary Wild Rose Illuminating Gel-Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Concentrated in stabilized vitamin C, it gives skin an immediate radiance boost, while evening out skin tone and smoothing the appearance of fine lines.Rose suage oil, rich in essential fatty acids, intensely moisturizes and plumps the skin.Super vitamin C provides an overdose of radiance, evens skin tone and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Hyaluronic acid provides long-lasting hydration, plumping and smoothing the skin.Sea lily extract, a powerful anti-dark spot active ingredient, regulates melanin synthesis and blurs dark spots.Its whipped texture penetrates skin immediately for long-lasting hydration all day long.Dermatologically tested.Contains 93% natural ingredients.Vegan.
serine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Concentrated in stabilized vitamin C, it gives skin an immediate radiance boost, while evening out skin tone and smoothing the appearance of fine lines.Rose suage oil, rich in essential fatty acids, intensely moisturizes and plumps the skin.Super vitamin C provides an overdose of radiance, evens skin tone and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Hyaluronic acid provides long-lasting hydration, plumping and smoothing the skin.Sea lily extract, a powerful anti-dark spot active ingredient, regulates melanin synthesis and blurs dark spots.Its whipped texture penetrates skin immediately for long-lasting hydration all day long.Dermatologically tested.Contains 93% natural ingredients.Vegan.
pancratium maritimum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
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 tetraisopalmitate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Apothecary Wild Rose Illuminating Gel-Cream
urea
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
squalane
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
trehalose
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
imperata cylindrica root extract
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
pancratium maritimum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
rosa canina fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
83/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
pancratium maritimum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
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
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
pancratium maritimum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
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
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glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
propanediol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sodium acrylates copolymer, C13-15 alkane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Algin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cellulose gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citric acid, Dictyopteris polypodioides extract, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Levulinic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Pancratium maritimum extract, Panthenol, Unknown, Glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Potassium phosphate, Pullulan, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Serine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium levulinate, Squalane, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Trehalose, Urea, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Alcohol denat.
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- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeti
- Allergic contact dermatitis from grasses
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- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
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- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
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