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Plantscription Powerful Lifting Cream Origins

Origins - Plantscription Powerful Lifting Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

66 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 3/9/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Formulated with anogeissus, commiphora mukul, a powerful lifting complex, this age-correcting moisturizer helps visibly redefine sagging contours, soften marionette lines around the mouth, and restore youthful volume and firmness, all as it infuses skin with essential moisture."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
mangifera indica seed butter
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
elaeis guineensis oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"A powerful lifting concentrate that helps firm, sculpt, and tighten skin."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
vitis vinifera seed extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocotrienols
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocotrienols
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
vitis vinifera seed extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
cetyl ethylhexanoate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water\aqua\eau Plain old water
2 butylene glycol 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
3 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
4 ethylhexyl hydroxystearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
5 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
6 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
7 squalane 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.
8 prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
9 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
10 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
11 lauryl lactate
12 hydrogenated palm glycerides An emollient that softens the skin
13 cetyl ethylhexanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
14 glyceryl polymethacrylate Used to create a nice product texture
15 anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
16 rosa damascena flower oil Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
17 lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
18 pelargonium graveolens flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
19 illicium verum (anise) fruit/seed oil
20 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
21 carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
22 myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil
23 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
24 citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
25 citrus limon (lemon) peel oil A highly irritating fragrance
26 litsea cubeba fruit oil An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
27 hibiscus abelmoschus extract
28 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
29 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
30 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
31 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
32 menyanthes trifoliata (buckbean) leaf extract
33 sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
34 hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
35 centaurium erythraea (centaury) extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin
36 triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
37 commiphora mukul resin extract A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
38 vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
39 prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract
40 laminaria saccharina extract 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
41 polygonum cuspidatum root extract A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
42 saccharomyces lysate extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
43 rubus idaeus (raspberry) leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
44 acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
45 lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower wax
46 butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) 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
47 mangifera indica (mango) seed butter Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
48 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
49 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
50 elaeis guineensis (palm) oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
51 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
52 tocotrienols A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
53 linoleic acid 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
54 salicylic acid 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)
55 arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
56 phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
57 phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
58 aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
59 glycine soja (soybean) protein A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
60 squalene 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
61 myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
62 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
63 caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
64 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
65 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
66 cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
67 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
68 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
69 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
70 tocopherol 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
71 tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products
72 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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