Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits INNOVATIVE GEL-TO-OIL FORMULA oGel-matrix technology transforms from a gel into a lightweight oil to deliver deep moisture overnight.
Source: Bluemercury
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycine soja oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
PERFECTED SKIN BY MORNING oNARS exclusive Advanced Light Reflecting ComplexTM replenishes skin’s youthful-looking radiance by softening, smoothing, and revitalizing overnight.
Source: Bluemercury
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Potential irritants
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Used to stabilize the product formulation
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.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Comedogenic ingredients
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Used to stabilize the product formulation
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.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dextrin palmitate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus domestica seed extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Salicornia herbacea extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Plankton extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Barium sulfate, Alumina, Rosa gallica flower powder, Silica silylate, Tocopherol, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Citric acid, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Palmitic acid, Parfum, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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