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Osea Malibu Seaglow Overnight Serum Deluxe
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
High-performance 9% AHA + 2% Phytic Acid treatment exfoliates to promote skin turnover, which evens tone and texture overnight.
lactic acid
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
glucosamine hcl
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
pisum sativum extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
High-performance 9% AHA + 2% Phytic Acid treatment exfoliates to promote skin turnover, which evens tone and texture overnight.
lactic acid
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tartaric acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Nutrient-rich seaweed and Shiunko oil reinforce skin’s moisture barrier to reveal radiance.
lactic acid
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glucosamine hcl
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
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Anti-aging
lactic acid
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
glucosamine hcl
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
kappaphycus alvarezii extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.15%
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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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Wake up to clearer pores and a smoother, brighter complexion.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit water
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
microcitrus australasica fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glucosamine hcl
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
lactic acid
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit water
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
microcitrus australasica fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
glycerin
3.8% -
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, Pseudozyma epicola/soybean flour/apricot kernel oil/olive fruit oil/sunflower seed oil/sweet almond oil/angelica gigas root extract ferment extract filtrate, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Cetearyl olivate, Phytic acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Citric acid, Sorbitan olivate, Methylheptylglycerin, Spirulina platensis extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Spondias mombin pulp extract, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Pisum sativum extract, Pullulan, Silica, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Glucosamine hcl, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid
- Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study