PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Utilising the antioxidant power of vitamin C and E, the hydrating serums brighten and smooth the complexion, while fighting free radicals to reduce visible signs of ageing.
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
cyclopentasiloxane
8.9% -
13.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
cyclohexasiloxane
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Restore radiance and fight visible signs of ageing with C-Tetra.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
3.3% -
4.9%
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.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
limonene
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
3.3% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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.
cyclopentasiloxane
8.9% -
13.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Show more
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
limonene
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
cyclopentasiloxane
8.9% -
13.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
cyclohexasiloxane
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Show more
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol