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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
It helps brighten the complexion for a healthier, more youthful-looking Ole Glow.
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
ascorbic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A powerful antiaging serum formulated with vitamin C and collagen for brightening and all-day hydration.
hydrolyzed collagen
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
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-oxidation
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
rosa canina fruit extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzophenone-4
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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pores?
1 review
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
benzophenone-4
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.7% -
5.7%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Oleth-20, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Parfum, Peg-12 dimethicone, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl acetate, Aroma, Parfum, Hydrolyzed collagen, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Ci 15985, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Thioctic acid, Calcium ascorbate, Sodium phosphate, Sorbitol, Citrus grandis seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Alcohol, Ascorbic acid, Calcium carbonate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
- Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
- Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging