Omorovicza

Omorovicza Face Glow

Name: Omorovicza - Face Glow
Brand: Omorovicza

Efficacy41/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 11 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Long lasting hydration”

Source: Omorovicza

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.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.5–3.1%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–4.9%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~3.3–4%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.1–2.6%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1–1.2%

PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~0.2–0.35%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.75–1.15%

Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.7–2.1%

Stearyl heptanoate· EmollientEffect: Low~1.2–1.5%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.5–0.75%

Pyrus malus fruit extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.3–0.6%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.45%

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~0.3–0.55%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 more

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“Omorovicza’s Patented Healing ConcentrateTM leaves skin firmer, suppler and more youthful in appearance”

Source: Omorovicza

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~1–1.2%

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~0.3–0.55%

Evens skin tone

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“In addition, Face Glow contains vitamin C to brighten tone, as well as a blend of jojoba, apricot and plum oils to restore moisture and suppleness.”

Source: Omorovicza

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

DihydroxyacetoneA self-tanning agentHigh~6.1–7.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~3.3–4%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.5–3.1%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~0.3–0.55%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

4 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Stearyl heptanoate—3/5~1.2–1.5%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1–1.2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.75–1.15%est.

Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment—2/5~0.2–0.35%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dihydroxyacetone~6.1–7.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Tanning

A self-tanning agent

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Glycerin~4–4.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.3–4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Squalane~2.1–2.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.7–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetearyl olivate~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearyl heptanoate~1.2–1.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1–1.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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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Cetearyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbitan olivate~0.55–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Saccharomyces (hungarian thermal water) ferment extract

Not recognized

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.5–0.75%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Prunus domestica seed extract~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Parfum~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure 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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.2–0.35%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Pectin~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phospholipids~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl olivate, Stearyl heptanoate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus domestica seed extract, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Parfum, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Pectin, Phospholipids, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol