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NuFace Mini+ Supercharged Skincare Routine
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
What you need to know Nu FACE Mini+ uses electrical currents to tone, lift and sculpt your face 3 powerful levels of microcurrent blur fine lines and wrinkles Achieve younger-looking skin with the signature Nu FACE 5-minute facelift Conduct microcurrent with the Ion Plex® Facial Mist and Aqua Gel Activator Infused with hydrating glacial water, hyaluronic acid and ceramides Use for 5 minutes, 5 times a week for visible results in 8 weeks
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
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
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
carnosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
What you need to know Nu FACE Mini+ uses electrical currents to tone, lift and sculpt your face 3 powerful levels of microcurrent blur fine lines and wrinkles Achieve younger-looking skin with the signature Nu FACE 5-minute facelift Conduct microcurrent with the Ion Plex® Facial Mist and Aqua Gel Activator Infused with hydrating glacial water, hyaluronic acid and ceramides Use for 5 minutes, 5 times a week for visible results in 8 weeks
carnosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
ceramide np
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
glycerin
4.6% -
5.6%
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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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
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
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
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
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Anti-oxidation
dimethylmethoxy chromanol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
carnosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
adenosine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
glycerin
4.6% -
5.6%
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
propanediol
3.9% -
4.8%
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, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sea silt extract, 2-hexanol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Carnosine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Ceramide np, Sea salt, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Copper gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Himanthalia elongata extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Water, Propanediol, Sea silt extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Adenosine, Olivine extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Betaine, Glycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Sodium metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium nitrate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Biological activities of the natural imidazole-containing peptidomimetics n-acetylcarnosine, carcinine and l-carnosine in ophthalmic and skin care products
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Singlet molecular oxygen quenching by the antioxidant dimethylmethoxy chromanol in solution and in ex vivo porcine skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Carboxymethylation of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis for antioxidant and moisture-preserving activities