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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Its innovative SPF30 formula enriched with unique Nordic Ruysch Dracocephalic stem cells delivers a powerful dose of antioxidants, protects against urban pollution and preserves the skin?s microbiome, for an integral anti-aging effect.
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Enriched with moisturizing natural sugars, smoothing hyaluronic acid and extracts of northern peony and linseed, it leaves skin suppler, smoother and plumper.Cosmos Natural certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Cosmos standard.
anhydroxylitol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
beeswax
1.8% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
rubus idaeus seed oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Its action prevents all types of sun damage, such as dry skin, wrinkles, pigmentation, brown spots and loss of volume.
paeonia lactiflora root extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
lactic acid
0.35% -
0.85%
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
1.1%
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
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone
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
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
1.1%
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
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
zinc oxide
9.7% -
14.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
isoamyl laurate
5.5% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc oxide, Isoamyl laurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Cellulose, Dracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Quercus robur bark extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium chloride, Aroma, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Sorbitan caprylate, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Water, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Potassium hydroxide, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Eugenol, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc oxide, Isoamyl laurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Aroma, Cellulose, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan caprylate, Dracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Water, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Potassium hydroxide, Geraniol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium pca, Sodium levulinate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Arachidyl glucoside, Water, Aroma, Betaine, Sodium anisate, Coco-glucoside, Lactic acid, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Benzyl alcohol, Xylitol, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
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