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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
LIGHT REFLECTING HYDRATING PRIMER
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
mangifera indica seed butter
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
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Anti-oxidation
camellia japonica flower extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
moringa oleifera seed extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
mangifera indica seed butter
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
camellia japonica flower extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
phenylpropanol
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
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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Potential irritants
camellia japonica flower extract
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
phenylpropanol
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
propanediol
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glycerin
3.8% -
4.7%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Isodecyl neopentanoate, C9-12 alkane, Polyurethane-35, Mica, Trehalose, Chondrus crispus extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium carrageenan, Sea salt, Maris sal, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium pca, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Trisodium edta, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 14700, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 19140
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