PRODUCT REVIEW
KORRES White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Deep Wrinkle, Plumping + Age Spot Concentrate
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dark Spots, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation Lightweight Serum Highlighted Ingredients , Meno-Reverse Technology A natural peptide blend derived from artichokes that is clinically proven to restore the skin look and feel to pre-menopausal levels.
pancratium maritimum extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
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?
White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Deep Wrinkle, Plumping + Age Spot Concentrate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
5.3% -
6.5%
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
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Anti-blemish
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Deep Wrinkle, Plumping + Age Spot Concentrate
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
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)
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
passiflora incarnata seed oil
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
cynara scolymus leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.1% -
2.5%
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
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
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)
ethyl linoleate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
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Potential irritants
passiflora incarnata seed oil
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
cynara scolymus leaf extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.1% -
2.5%
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
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
All ingredients
glycerin
5.3% -
6.5%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Distarch phosphate, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Diheptyl succinate, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Propanediol, Squalane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Avena strigosa seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Citric acid, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Dimethyl isosorbide, Ethyl linoleate, Ethyl linolenate, Ethyl oleate, Ethyl palmitate, Ethyl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hexyldecyl stearate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Lactic acid, Lecithin, Pancratium maritimum extract, Pinus heldreichii bark extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Sodium gluceptate, Sodium hyaluronate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Salicylic acid, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Parfum
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Chemical composition of essential oils of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa agroindustrial waste
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
- Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway
- Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Use of Pancratium maritimum extract as cosmetic antioxidizing agent and/or melanogenesis inhibitor in cosmetic composition e.g. to prevent/fight against the signs of skin aging, and for depigmenting of the skin, body hair and/or hair
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Transdermal behaviour of the N-alkylamide spilanthol (affinin) from Spilanthes acmella (Compositae) extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations