Meaningful Beauty

Meaningful Beauty Firming Chest and Neck Crème

Name: Meaningful Beauty - Firming Chest and Neck Crème
Brand: Meaningful Beauty

Efficacy41/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

9 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“It is formulated with an exclusive microencapsulated melon complex to protect the delicate skin around the chest and neck, helping to restore its supple, more youthful looking appearance while fighting the look of premature aging.”

Source: Ulta

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cholesterol.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%

CholesterolKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.35–0.8%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.7–2.5%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%

Hydrogenated vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.6–5.4%

C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%

Dicaprylyl maleate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to dissolve other ingredients, create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen~2.7–4.1%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.4–0.9%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“Designed to help improve the look of elasticity, while Vitamin C and Licorice extract help even the look of skin tone.”

Source: Ulta

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.5%

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high~0.95–1.4%

Evens skin tone

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Designed to help improve the look of elasticity, while Vitamin C and Licorice extract help even the look of skin tone.”

Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Dicaprylyl maleateUsed to dissolve other ingredients, create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergenMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3.1%est.

Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very highMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dicaprylyl maleate~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to dissolve other ingredients, create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen

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Polyacrylamide~2–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Octoxynol-12~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Phytic acid~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Hydrolyzed casein~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cholesterol~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Sorbitan stearate~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.2–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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C13-14 isoparaffin~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Laureth-7~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl maleate, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone, Octoxynol-12, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed casein, Cholesterol, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Xanthan gum, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Alcohol, Benzoic acid, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool