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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating and toning Orange Blossom Essential Water Re-balancing Sage Essential Water Clarifying Thyme Extract Mineral-rich, skin-softening Bladderwrack (Seaweed) Extract Soothing and hydrating Aloe Vera Emollient Cocoa Butter and Beeswax Nutrient-rich Coconut Oil Deeply moisturizing Shea Butter Antioxidant-packed Sweet Almond Oil Skin-softening Raspberry Seed Oil Vitamin-rich Avocado Oil Conditioning Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil Antioxidant Vitamin E Conditioning Linolenic Acid Soothing Aloe Vera and Chamomile ExtractAntioxidant Vitamin A and Vitamin E Nourishing Wheat Germ Oil Replenishing Glycerin
linolenic acid
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
jojoba esters
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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Anti-aging
retinyl palmitate
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
3.2% -
3.9%
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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Evens skin tone
retinyl palmitate
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.25% -
0.5%
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
propylene glycol
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
linolenic acid
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
propylene glycol
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
zea mays oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
Show more
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis extract
26% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
rosa damascena extract
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, 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, Rosa damascena extract, Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium sulfate, Ci 14700, Rosa damascena extract, Cream, Unknown, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Zea mays oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Retinyl palmitate, Glycerin, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Rosa damascena extract, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cocoglycerides, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Dimethicone, Brassica glycerides, Persea gratissima oil, Glyceryl behenate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glyceryl rosinate, Beeswax, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Linoleic acid, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Linolenic acid, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Polyglycerin-3, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Silica silylate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol, Parfum
Sources
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Allergic contact dermatitis from gardenia fruit
- VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF GARDENIA JASMINOIDES
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Occupational contact allergy to cocamidopropyl betaine and its impurities
- Amended Safety Assessment of Sodium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Styrene Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Vitamin E in dermatology