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Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief and Resilience Cream
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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief and Resilience Cream
camelina sativa seed oil
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
phytosterols
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
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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
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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
0.25% -
0.5%
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
lactobacillus ferment
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.2% -
0.4%
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% -
0.45%
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
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristyl myristate
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
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
myristyl myristate
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Myristyl myristate, Stearic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Camelina sativa seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Behenyl alcohol, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Fuscoporia obliqua sclerotium extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Ergothioneine, Lactobacillus ferment, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Linoleic acid, Tocotrienols, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Squalene, Phytosterols, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caffeine, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Potassium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Bht, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Rosa damascena extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Unknown, Pogostemon cablin oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Datem
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