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Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer NARS

NARS - Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

64 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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Bluemercury
Starting at $60.00
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In stock 2/19/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
isododecane
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"The addition of the exclusive Light Reflecting ComplexTM reflects light like a prism for a more youthful appearance."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
adenosine
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
caprylyl glycol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 dimethicone 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
3 dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
4 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
6 glycereth-26 Helps create a thicker product consistency
7 pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
8 xylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
9 ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
10 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
11 caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
12 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
13 peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone Helps oil and water mix together
14 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
15 polysilicone-11 A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
16 bis-vinyldimethicone/peg-10 dimethicone crosspolymer
17 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
18 dipotassium glycyrrhizate 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
19 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
20 tocopheryl acetate 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.
21 sea water Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
22 maris aqua Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
23 eau Plain old water
24 de mer The ingredient is not recognized
25 polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together
26 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
27 adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
28 potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products
29 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
30 ascophyllum nodosum extract Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
31 carrageenan Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
32 ophiopogon japonicus root extract Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
33 sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
34 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
35 sophora angustifolia root extract
36 barium sulfate
37 paeonia albiflora root extract
38 thymus serpillum extract
39 potassium sorbate A preservative
40 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
41 fagus sylvatica bud extract
42 plankton extract Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
43 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
44 benzoic acid A preservative
45 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
46 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
47 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
48 mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
49 titanium dioxide (ci 77891 Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
50 iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
51 ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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Scientific Sources

  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
  • Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
  • Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
  • Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
  • Effects of steroidal saponins extract from Ophiopogon japonicus root ameliorates doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory response
  • Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principle
  • Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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