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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Targets and dramatically improves loss of radiance, uneven texture, uneven tone, discoloration, redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness.
glycolic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
serine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.65% -
0.95%
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Targets and dramatically improves loss of radiance, uneven texture, uneven tone, discoloration, redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness.
glycolic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.5%
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Power Hydration Duo
echium plantagineum seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
0.6% -
0.85%
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
acetyl hexapeptide-8
0.65% -
0.95%
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
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Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
lactic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
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)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.6% -
5.7%
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
isopropyl palmitate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butylene glycol, Phosphatidylcholine, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Dimethyl mea, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Elaeis guineensis extract, Tetrapeptide-3, Tyrosine, Glycolic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Copper gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinyl palmitate, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract, Copper tripeptide-1, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Zea mays oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Urea, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Bisabolol, Dimethyl mea, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium polyacrylate, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Citric acid, Allantoin, Hyaluronic acid, Polysilicone-11, Triacetin, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Serine, Sorbitol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Docosahexaenoic acid, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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