PRODUCT REVIEW
Philip Kingsley Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream
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What can the product work for?
Anti-oxidation
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
pyridoxine hcl
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopheryl acetate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream
calcium pantothenate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
cetearyl alcohol
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
glucose
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.1% -
1.6%
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
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
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
calcium pantothenate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
Potential irritants
parfum
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.1% -
1.6%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone peg-8 meadowfoamate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-110, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyltrimonium chloride methacrylate/hydrolyzed wheat protein copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Niacinamide, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Calcium pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl glucoside, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, T-butyl alcohol, Pyridoxine hcl, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Glucose, Silica, Limonene
Sources
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblasts
- Dexpanthenol Modulates Gene Expression in Skin Wound Healing in vivo
- Dexapanthenol enhances skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation after sodium lauryl sulphate-induced irritation
- Wheat in skin care
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
- Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
- Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts