PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
For best results, use morning and evening, or whenever skin needs a moisture hit.
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
inulin
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This trio helps reduces irritation and fights inflammatory responses – while antioxidant action from Glutamine helps keep future flare-ups at bay.
inulin
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ganoderma lucidum extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
pentylene glycol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
algin
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.2% -
0.8%
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
hyaluronic acid
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
ganoderma lucidum extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
pentylene glycol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
algin
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
glycerin
4.2% -
6.3%
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
ganoderma lucidum extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Pentylene glycol, Coconut alkanes, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Xanthan gum, Inulin, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Lactobacillus ferment, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Tapioca starch, Fructose, Tocopherol, Lactic acid, Algin, Hyaluronic acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- 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
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Vitamin E in dermatology