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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pai C-2 Believe Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
camellia oleifera seed oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
fructose
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Stabilised Vitamin C . Naturally-derived Vitamin C slowly releases into the skin to brighten dark spots and dullness, reduce the appearance of lines and protect from UV damage.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.25%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The superfood ingredients help to even out tone and boost the skin's radiance.
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
symphytum officinale leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
backhousia citriodora leaf extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
7.2% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
camellia oleifera seed oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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Potential irritants
symphytum officinale leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
backhousia citriodora leaf extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
7.2% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
coconut alkanes
7.2% -
8.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
pentylene glycol
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Coconut alkanes, Pentylene glycol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Heptyl undecylenate, Prunus domestica seed oil, Myristyl myristate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glycerin, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl glucoside, Inulin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Microcrystalline cellulose, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Cellulose, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Symphytum officinale extract, Lactic acid, Fructose, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Glyceryl caprylate, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil
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- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
- Promising features of mango (Mangifera indica L.) kernel oil: a review
- Evaluation of the fatty acid composition of the seeds of Mangifera indica L. and their application
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
- Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health