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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Boosts skin elasticity and firmness.
niacinamide
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
lysine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
glycine soja seed extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
*Unleash Your Inner Glow Say goodbye to uneven skin tone and dark spots for a brighter, smoother complexion. ✨ What It Is?
glutathione
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycine soja seed extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This unique concoction ensures your skin stays hydrated, vibrant, and resilient against the urban jungle's daily assaults.
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
glutathione
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.25% -
0.45%
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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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
linoleic acid
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
curcuma longa root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
curcuma longa root extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
propanediol
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Coconut alkanes, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethyl macadamiate, Niacinamide, Sodium chloride, Ascorbic acid, Glutathione, Gold, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Panthenol, Linolenic acid, Linoleic acid, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/manganese ferment, Saccharomyces/potassium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Magnesium gluconate, Sodium citrate, Lysine, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Melia azadirachta bark extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Oleic acid, Malic acid, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Sorbitol, Decyl glucoside, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol
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