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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It's everything you need for a quick getaway.Set contains Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, 59ml Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, 59ml Oil Free Moisturiser, 29ml Hyaluronic Eye Cream, 4g Lip Balm, 10g Read more
polyglycerin-3
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
hyaluronic acid
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
cera alba
0.55% -
1.3%
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
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Anti-aging
glycolic acid
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
hyaluronic acid
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Exfoliation
glycolic acid
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
allantoin
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
sodium lauryl sulfate
7.1% -
10.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
cocamidopropyl betaine
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
7.1% -
10.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
glycolic acid
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
sodium lauryl sulfate
7.1% -
10.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
cocamidopropyl betaine
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
7.1% -
10.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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All ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
7.1% -
10.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Glycol, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mea, Glycolic acid, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Aloe barbadensis extract, Water, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Rosa canina seed extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 17200, Ci 42090, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetearyl alcohol, Vegetable oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Petrolatum, Ceteareth-20, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Polyquaternium-24, Sodium chloride, Diazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Water, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Panthenyl hydroxypropyl steardimonium chloride, Allantoin, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, Stearic acid, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl urea, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cocoglycerides, Dimethicone, Brassica glycerides, Persea gratissima oil, Glyceryl behenate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Silica silylate, Silica, Cera alba, Beeswax, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hydrogenated olive oil, Glyceryl rosinate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Tocopherol, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Candelilla cera, Polysorbate 80, Polyglycerin-3, Linoleic acid, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Sucralose, Parfum, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Linolenic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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