PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This ultra-nourishing formula smoothes away signs of damage and aging for hair that looks and feels healthier and younger after just one use.
serine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
aspartic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
serine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
sodium pca
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
threonine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.8% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
chondrus crispus extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
passiflora edulis seed oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
2.8% -
3.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
chondrus crispus extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
caprylyl methicone
4.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
cetyl alcohol
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylyl methicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Silica, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Ceresin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Biotin, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Sodium pca, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Chenopodium quinoa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Chondrus crispus extract, Cupressus sempervirens cone extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Glycine max seed extract, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Xanthan gum, Butyloctanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Undeceth-5, Undeceth-11, Silicone quaternium-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Delivery
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
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- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review