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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Sustainably sourced, this serum delivers an intense shot of moisture and potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.
opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
sodium lactate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.7% -
3.3%
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-aging
What does the product description say?
Sustainably sourced, this serum delivers an intense shot of moisture and potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.9% -
7.2%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Ingredients including bioactive botanicals like watermelon and pomegranate extracts blend with prickly pear, sunflower, abyssinian and squalene oils to help stimulate high-quality collagen production, target hyperpigmentation, and help brighten and tone the complexion – all while offering daily protection against environmental stressors like blue light, UV and pollution.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
pullulan
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
alcohol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
3.3% -
4%
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
cocos nucifera oil
3.3% -
4%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2.7% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
pullulan
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
alcohol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
3.3% -
4%
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
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cannabis sativa extract, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sucrose laurate, Sucrose stearate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Sorbitan trioleate, Sodium pca, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Narcissus poeticus callus extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lupinus albus seed extract, Apium graveolens seed extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Avena sativa kernel oil, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Tapioca starch, Ribose, Trehalose, Sodium lactate, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Glyceryl lactate, Unknown, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Diacetyl boldine, Glyceryl caprylate, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Geranium maculatum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
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