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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The lightweight, non-greasy texture is enriched with moisturising Aloe Vera, Phytomoist and Desert Date Oil to benefit the skin and perfect the complexion.
betaine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
persea gratissima oil
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Sun protection
titanium dioxide
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
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
zinc oxide
2.8% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
iron oxides
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fight visible signs of ageing with active natural ingredients, including the native Australian Kakadu Plum known for its abundant Vitamin C content, Quandong and Desert Lime.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
gluconolactone
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
gluconolactone
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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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Potential irritants
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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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tricaprylin
8.2% -
10.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
balanites roxburghii seed oil
5.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Moisturizing
An emollient. Could be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Tricaprylin, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Propanediol, Titanium dioxide, Bentonite, Zinc oxide, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mica, Persea gratissima oil, Benzyl alcohol, Lauroyl lysine, Sodium magnesium silicate, Gluconolactone, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Citric acid, Betaine, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Citrus glauca seed oil, Fusanus acuminatus seed oil, Calcium gluconate, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Fusanus spicatus kernel oil, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Iron oxides
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- Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
- Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
- Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
- ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
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- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Carboxymethylation of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis for antioxidant and moisture-preserving activities