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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Water Bank Moisture Essence .
squalane
3.1% -
3.8%
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.
glycerin
3.8% -
4.7%
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
myristyl myristate
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Green Mineral Water is extracted from brussel sprouts, artichoke and lima beans to improve skin tone Anti-oxidants provide anti-aging care Strengthens the skin's barrier Great for dry-skin types
ascorbyl glucoside
0.05% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.15%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
isostearyl neopentanoate
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
myristyl myristate
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycerin
3.8% -
4.7%
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
squalane
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
isostearyl neopentanoate
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
myristyl myristate
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
All ingredients
propanediol
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glycerin
3.8% -
4.7%
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, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Myristyl myristate, Pca dimethicone, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Saccharide isomerate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Disodium edta, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, T-butyl alcohol, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Manganese sulfate, Zinc sulfate, Lecithin, Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract, Phaseolus lunatus seed extract, Tocopherol, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Ascorbyl glucoside
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics