Name: MZ Skin - Hydrate and Nourish
Brand: MZ Skin

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Retinol boosts collagen production and smooths fine lines and wrinkles, while the addition of SPF 30 protects from UVA/B rays and free radical damage.

Source: Feelunique

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

3% after 30 days. . Rich in Vitamin A, C and E to protect against free radicals, boost cell renewal, correct imperfections and brighten skin tone.

Source: Feelunique

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrate and Nourish

Source: From product name

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3

glycine soja oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Key Actives

retinol 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cetearyl alcohol 0.65% - 0.95%

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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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6.2% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

ethylhexyl salicylate 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Isoamyl laurate, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Silica, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Squalane, Titanium dioxide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Olive glycerides, Sucrose palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Benzyl alcohol, Glycine soja oil, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl linoleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Ceramide 3, Parfum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Alumina, Polyurethane crosspolymer-1, Dehydroacetic acid, Retinol, Laureth-7, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Glyceryl caprylate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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Key ingredients	retinol ceramide 3 +11 more	Common: retinol glycerin +5 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: retinol ceramide 3 +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate dimethicone +3 more	Common: retinol retinol +4 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate anhydroxylitol +11 more	Common: retinol ceramide 3 +4 more Other: ferulic acid retinyl palmitate +6 more	Common: retinol glycerin +5 more Other: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more	Common: retinol glycerin +5 more Other: retinyl palmitate bakuchiol +4 more	Common: retinol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: ferulic acid dimethicone +1 more	Common: retinol glycerin +4 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +6 more	Common: retinol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide np +9 more	Common: retinol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract carthamus tinctorius seed oil +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? +30 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +9 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +20 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +8 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	retinol Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Exfoliation

Anti-oxidation

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