Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 6 moreGood evidence
“A three-in-one, nutrient-rich serum, moisturizer, and primer that can be worn alone or under makeup for intense hydration, long wear, and a healthy-looking glow.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.
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).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreModerate evidence
“This serum is also infused with grape seed and purple tea extract to firm the look of skin, improve texture and tone, and protect from environmental aggressors.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractWeak evidence
“Purple tea extract is known for its high content of polyphenol antioxidants to help improve skin tone .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilRosa damascena flower water~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPolyglyceryl-4 oleate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateTocopherol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPolyglyceryl-6 oleate~2.6–3.9%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidQuaternium-90 bentonite~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilVitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf powder~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.3–0.75%
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideUndecane~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~0.1–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMaltodextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Water, Sodium chloride, Undecane, Tridecane, Butylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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