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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Quench Sleeping Facial
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
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
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
galactoarabinan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
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
ascorbic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.35% -
0.6%
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)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
lonicera caprifolium flower extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.6%
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
0.3% -
0.6%
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
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Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
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
ascorbic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
lonicera caprifolium flower extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.6%
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
0.3% -
0.6%
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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All ingredients
glycerin
5.6% -
6.9%
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
glyceryl stearate citrate
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Hexyldecyl stearate, Triheptanoin, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, C10-18 triglycerides, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Lecithin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Algin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Bisabolol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Disodium phosphate, Distarch phosphate, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja sterols, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus, Laminaria digitata extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Maltodextrin, Maris aqua, Sea water, Menthyl lactate, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Polysorbate 60, Potassium phosphate, Pullulan, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Saccharide isomerate, Serine, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Trehalose, Urea, Xanthan gum, Yogurt, Yogurt powder, Zingiber officinale root extract, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- 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
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FLOWERS OF TWO SPECIES OF HONEYSUCKLE ( LONICERA JAPONICA AND LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM )
- Chemical composition of the essential oils from the flower, leaf and stem of Lonicera japonica
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations