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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It is suitable for all skin types.Its formula combines 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid that immediately moisturize and fill wrinkles, rejuvenate the skin Cross-linked, Encapsulated HW, MW, Acetylated LW, Hydrolyzed.Ceramides which improve and protect the barrier function of the skin.
carnosine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pure Hyaluronic Face Care
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
3.3% -
4%
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.
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Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
tocopheryl acetate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
fomes officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
parfum
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
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)
carnosine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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Potential irritants
fomes officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
parfum
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
c10-18 triglycerides
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, C10-18 triglycerides, Glycerin, Squalane, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl nonanoate, Tapioca starch, Silica, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Carnosine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Fomes officinalis extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Caprylyl glycol, Lactic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Chondrus crispus extract, Sucrose palmitate, Cholesterol, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl linoleate, Oleic acid, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Sodium oleate, Propanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Stearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citric acid, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Sodium benzoate, Triethylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium oleoyl sarcosinate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
- Acetylated Hyaluronic Acid: Enhanced Bioavailability and Biological Studies
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol