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Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright SPF35 Skin Tone Correcting Oil-Free Moisturizer
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
octocrylene
2.7%
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
5%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright SPF35 Skin Tone Correcting Oil-Free Moisturizer
ascorbyl glucoside
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
morus nigra root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
hydrolyzed rice bran extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
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Anti-aging
ascorbyl glucoside
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright SPF35 Skin Tone Correcting Oil-Free Moisturizer
linoleic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An 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
myristyl myristate
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
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Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
rosa roxburghii fruit extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone |
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
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.4% -
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
salicylic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
ascorbyl glucoside
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.4% -
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
5%
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
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
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Ingredient list view
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Behenyl alcohol, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl myristate, Cetyl esters, Ascorbyl glucoside, Polyethylene, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale oil, Viola odorata flower/leaf extract, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Farnesol, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Rosa roxburghii fruit extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Molasses extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Unknown, Citrus grandis peel extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Morus nigra root extract, Punica granatum fruit juice, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Sucrose, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-6, Glycerin, Cholesterol, Linoleic acid, Salicylic acid, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Steareth-21, Trehalose, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristyl laurate, Trisiloxane, Di-c12-18 alkyl dimonium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Squalane, Myristyl alcohol, Tromethamine, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Unknown, Sucrose, Datem
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skin
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
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- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Nutritional constituents, health benefits and processing of Rosa Roxburghii: A review
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Peel-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Wheat in skin care
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- Pharmacological Properties of Morus nigra L. (Black Mulberry) as A Promising Nutraceutical Resource
- Tyrosinase Inhibitory Constituents from the Roots of Morus nigra: A Structure-Activity Relationship Study
- Scutellaria baicalensis, the golden herb from the garden of Chinese medicinal plants
- Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
- Improvement of skin barrier dysfunction by Scutellaria baicalensis GEOGI extracts through lactic acid fermentation
- Safety Assessment of Scutellaria baicalensis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Pigmentation Effect of Rice Bran Extracted Minerals Comprising Soluble Silicic Acids
- Transdermal Absorption Enhancement of Rice Bran Bioactive Compounds Entrapped in Niosomes
- The Herbal Bitter Drug Gentiana lutea Modulates Lipid Synthesis in Human Keratinocytes In Vitro and In Vivo
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcohol
- Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?
- Patch testing with myristyl alcohol
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics