PRODUCT REVIEW
Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A weightless, oil-free texture that provides lightweight hydration as it softens, refines, and restores radiance.
faex
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
phytosphingosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
glycerin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
castanea sativa seed extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
caffeine
0.25% -
0.4%
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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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Solutions for. . Pores .
phytosphingosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Reignite a youthful glow with the Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion ; a fast-absorbing formula that works to hydrate, soften and refine dull, uneven complexions.
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.25% -
0.4%
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
laminaria saccharina extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
citrus grandis peel oil
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria saccharina extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.4%
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)
yeast extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
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
alcohol denat.
7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
citrus grandis peel oil
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria saccharina extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
butylene glycol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Peg-75, Polysorbate 20, Citrus grandis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl gluceth-20, Laminaria saccharina extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Salicylic acid, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Molasses extract, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Silica, Tromethamine, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_073_annex1.pdf
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols from Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed): Polyphenols from Fireweed
- Chestnut extract
- Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A review
- 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
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer