PRODUCT REVIEW
Origins A Perfect World SPF 40 Age-Defense Oil Free Moisturizer with White Tea
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Sun protection
octocrylene
5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
homosalate
8%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Plus, it helps delay visible signs of aging & protects from damaging effects of pollution, Infrared Rays & more .
thermus thermophillus ferment
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
algae extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A Perfect World SPF 40 Age-Defense Oil Free Moisturizer with White Tea
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium pca
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
squalane
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Evens skin tone
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| 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: 3
Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
sodium lauryl sulfate
28% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
28% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
sodium lauryl sulfate
28% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium lauryl sulfate
28% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
homosalate
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Propylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Polyethylene, Unknown, Formaldehyde, Honey, Beeswax, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyethylene, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Magnolia acuminata flower extract, Iris pallida root extract, Rosa damascena extract, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-6, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Betula alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Hordeum vulgare extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Lythrum salicaria extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Algae extract, Oryzanol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Steareth-21, Ergothioneine, Sodium hyaluronate, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Nylon-12, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Urea, Ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate, Citric acid, Polyquaternium-51, Hexylene glycol, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Bht, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown
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- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
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- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
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- Wheat in skin care
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
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