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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
arbutin
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Moisturizing
squalane
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
beeswax
0.9% -
1.35%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Anti-oxidation
arbutin
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Evens skin tone | |
Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
parfum
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dimethicone
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
arbutin
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
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Potential irritants
zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
parfum
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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glycerin
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
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
squalane
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Sorbitan stearate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Arbutin, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Parfum, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Cholesteryl chloride, Alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Propylene glycol