PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Beech Tree & Ginseng Replenishing Moisturizer
trehalose
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glycerin
3% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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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: 4
Potential irritants
sambucus nigra fruit extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
rosa damascena flower water
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
4.4%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.7% -
1.05%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
lycium barbarum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
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Potential irritants
sambucus nigra fruit extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
rosa damascena flower water
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
4.4%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.7% -
1.05%
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
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All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
cetearyl alcohol
3.6% -
4.4%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl glucoside, Arachidyl alcohol, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Sclerotium gum, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Trehalose, Rosa damascena flower water, Lactobacillus ferment, Arachidyl glucoside, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Lactobacillus, Benzyl alcohol, Panax ginseng root extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Glucose, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
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- Lycium barbarum polysaccharide protects human keratinocytes against UVB-induced photo-damage
- Lycium Barbarum and Human Health
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics