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Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief and Resilience Advanced Face Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Origins knows that inflammation is a root cause of visible skin concerns like dehydration and irritation.
saccharomyces ferment filtrate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
0.3% -
0.55%
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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Anti-aging
tocotrienols
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
magnesium aluminum silicate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
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Anti-oxidation
tocotrienols
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
squalene
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
caffeine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Reishi mushroom seeks to moisturise and protect the skin barrier function, while fermented chaga helps to even the skin tone.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.25% -
0.5%
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
lactobacillus ferment
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.25% -
0.5%
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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simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
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.
glycerin
3.9% -
4.7%
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, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Hydrogenated camelina sativa seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Fuscoporia obliqua sclerotium extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Ergothioneine, Lactobacillus ferment, Butylene glycol, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Dimethicone, Squalane, Curcuma longa root extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Hypnea musciformis extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Caprylyl glycol, Caffeine, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Linoleic acid, Polysorbate 20, Phytosterols, Maltodextrin, Tocotrienols, Squalene, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Elaeis guineensis oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Unknown, Pogostemon cablin oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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