Korres Natural Products KORRES Early Harvest Vitality BOGO

Korres Natural Products KORRES Early Harvest Vitality BOGO

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.8–1.2%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“We have also packed this booster oil with Omega 6 Fatty Acids that work to counter the loss of firmness and reduce fine lines and wrinkles while increasing the skin’s elasticity.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.7%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedA 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)~0.8–1.2%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Coco-caprylate, Olea europaea fruit oil + 9 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, coco-caprylate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~2.9–4.3%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~2–3%
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.5%
Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.45–1.05%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~4.5–6.8%
Cocoglycerides· EmollientEffect: LowHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin~4.3–6.5%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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)~0.8–1.2%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
CocoglyceridesHelp soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skinHigh~4.3–6.5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~2.9–4.3%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2–3%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA 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)Medium~0.8–1.2%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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C13-15 alkane~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula

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Cocoglycerides~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

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Octyldodecanol~4.5–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Isoamyl laurate~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Coco-caprylate~2.9–4.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.6–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Alcohol~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Denat
Not recognized
Crambe abyssinica seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.8–1.2%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Ethyl palmitate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Ethyl stearate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

C13-15 alkane, Cocoglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Isoamyl laurate, Coco-caprylate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Alcohol, Unknown, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Water, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ethyl palmitate, Ethyl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Parfum

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Product summary

"Korres Natural Products - KORRES Early Harvest Vitality BOGO" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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