
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Collagen-boosted, it firms and deeply hydrates even as it feels deliciously lightweight.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
“Helps improve skin’s youthful elasticity Banana Powder-Inspired Pigments.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerUsed to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractAn 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
More about Iron oxidesA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumThe 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
More about Ascorbic acidAn 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
More about Linoleic acidCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanA microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPure 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
More about TocopherolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isododecane, Coconut alkanes, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Dilinoleic acid/propanediol copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cocoyl proline, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Mica, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sorbitan isostearate, Silica, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Unknown, Collagen, Aroma, Parfum, Ascorbic acid, Linoleic acid, Pullulan, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Linolenic acid, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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