Product claims breakdown
Evens skin toneCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.15–0.3%Good evidence
CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.15–0.3%
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.1%
OctocryleneRole: Key activeA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen~4.4–5.3%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.9–2.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneRole: Key activeAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.~2.1–2.5%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.5–0.7%
Faex extractRole: Key activeYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
AdenosineRole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%
Polysilicone-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.2–0.35%
Moisturizing6 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
6 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, hydrogenated jojoba oil.
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.9–2.4%
FAEX EXTRACTRole: Key activeYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.1%
POLYSILICONE-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.2–0.35%
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the labelQuiet bonus
ADENOSINE at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the label
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.1%
OctocryleneRole: Key activeA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen~4.4–5.3%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.9–2.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneRole: Key activeAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.~2.1–2.5%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.5–0.7%
Faex extractRole: Key activeYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Polysilicone-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.2–0.35%
ExfoliationCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the labelQuiet bonus
CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the label
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5–6.1%
OctocryleneRole: Key activeA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen~4.4–5.3%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.9–2.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneRole: Key activeAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.~2.1–2.5%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.5–0.7%
Faex extractRole: Key activeYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
AdenosineRole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.15–0.3%
Polysilicone-11Role: Key activeA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~0.2–0.35%
Irritancy19 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
19 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
OctocryleneA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreenLow~4.4–5.3%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.Low~2.1–2.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsLow risk
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
Octocrylene~4.4–5.3%
Ethylhexyl salicylate~3.4–4.2%
Butylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
Dimethicone~1.9–2.4%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.1–2.5%
Alcohol denat.~1.4–1.7%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.2–1.4%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~1–1.2%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.7–1%
Paraffin~0.45–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate~0.5–0.7%
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
Glyceryl dibehenate~0.35–0.65%
Octyldodecanol~0.3–0.6%
Behenyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Ci 14700~0.25–0.5%
Ci 19140~0.25–0.5%
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.5%
Guanosine~0.2–0.35%
Cyathea medullaris leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Unknown~0%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
Faex extract~0.15–0.3%
Adenosine~0.15–0.3%
Peg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
Tribehenin~0.2–0.35%
Polyacrylamide~0.2–0.35%
Polysilicone-11~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
Unknown~0%
Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Tin~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Laureth-7~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Glyceryl behenate~0.2–0.35%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
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