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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Vitamin C and anti-oxidant rich Kiwi to brighten and nourish skin Caffeine and Green Tea Extract tightens and protects skin Licorice and Niacinamide enhances brightening effects while Hyaluronic Acid Complex replenishes skin moisture
adenosine
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
acetyl octapeptide-3
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Vitamin C and anti-oxidant rich Kiwi to brighten and nourish skin Caffeine and Green Tea Extract tightens and protects skin Licorice and Niacinamide enhances brightening effects while Hyaluronic Acid Complex replenishes skin moisture
sodium pca
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
acetyl octapeptide-3
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
corallina officinalis extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
moringa oleifera seed extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Vitamin C and anti-oxidant rich Kiwi to brighten and nourish skin Caffeine and Green Tea Extract tightens and protects skin Licorice and Niacinamide enhances brightening effects while Hyaluronic Acid Complex replenishes skin moisture
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ascorbic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
propanediol
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
xylitol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Xylitol, Sodium stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Panthenol, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Adenosine, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pantothenic acid, Ascorbic acid, Linolenic acid, Biotin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cyanocobalamin, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Sodium pca, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylyl glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Diheptyl succinate, Tin oxide, Ci 77891
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- Euterpe oleracea, Matricaria chamomilla, and Camellia sinensis as promising ingredients for development of skin care formulations
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- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
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