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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreGood evidence
“The Transparency Expiration Date 05.31.2023 The Secrets 38 Herbs Gently exfoliates dead skin cells while leaving the skin moisturized Papaya Full of enzymes that get rid of dead skin cells and brightens the skin Rice Bran Soften and smooth skin, as well as, moisturizing and brightening the skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“The Transparency Expiration Date 05.31.2023 The Secrets 38 Herbs Gently exfoliates dead skin cells while leaving the skin moisturized Papaya Full of enzymes that get rid of dead skin cells and brightens the skin Rice Bran Soften and smooth skin, as well as, moisturizing and brightening the skin”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract + 6 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCellulose~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about Cellulose1,2-hexanediol~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHouttuynia cordata powder~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum fagopyrum sprout extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare sprout extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa powder~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morinda citrifolia extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractChlorella vulgaris powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTaraxacum officinale leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower water~0.3–0.6%
- 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 waterMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ocimum basilicum leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties
More about Ocimum basilicum leaf extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractMentha viridis extract~0.3–0.55%
Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractSaccharomyces/caragana sinica root ferment extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Kaolin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycine soja seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractOryza sativa bran~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium carbomer~0.25–0.45%
Camellia sinensis leaf powder~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSpirulina platensis powder~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Pinus densiflora leaf powder~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Cellulose, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Houttuynia cordata powder, Polygonum fagopyrum sprout extract, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Oryza sativa powder, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris powder, Carica papaya fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Morus alba bark extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Mentha viridis extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Saccharomyces/caragana sinica root ferment extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Glycine soja seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Oryza sativa bran, Sodium carbomer, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Spirulina platensis powder, Pinus densiflora leaf powder, Maltodextrin, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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