PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Optimist provides a powerful, yet weightless, boost of hydration for the appearance of plumper, deeply moisturized, more luminous skin.
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
lactobacillus
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
salvia hispanica seed extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
4.3% -
6.5%
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
haematococcus pluvialis extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Honesty check
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: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
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
panthenol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus aurantium amara flower oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
oryza sativa extract
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
4.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Beta vulgaris root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Lauryl glucoside, Myristyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Anthocyanins Extracted from Oryza sativa L. in Primary Dermal Fibroblasts
- Rice antioxidants: phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, tocopherols, tocotrienols, c-oryzanol, and phytic acid
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds—Current State of Knowledge
- Effective Inhibition of Skin Cancer, Tyrosinase, and Antioxidative Properties by Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Esters from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis
- Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract
- Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes