Philosophy Hope In a Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl glucoside
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
biosaccharide gum-1
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
Vitamin E
+2 more

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Philosophy PHILOSOPHY hope in a jar trial set 3 pieces: smooth-glow moisturizer 15ml + eye revival serum in cream 3ml + biome-balance glow serum 3ml, 3

Price as of 6/22/2022 14:25 GMT. More info

$31.50

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philosophy hope in a jar - biome-balance glow serum, 1 oz.

Price as of 6/8/2022 3:22 GMT. More info

£38.00

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Size: 30 ml

Hope In a Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum

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Size: 30 ml

Hope In A Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Dryness, and Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary for anti-aging

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
hyaluronic acid	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Participants reported 24-hour hydration ."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide	HIGH
biosaccharide gum-1	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
1,2-hexanediol
caprylyl glycol
hydroxyacetophenone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.7% - 7.1%
bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	3.9% - 5.8%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	3% - 4.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	2.1% - 3.1%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.45% - 1.05%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	1.5% - 2.2%
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	1.3% - 2%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	1% - 1.5%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.8% - 1.2%
methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	0.5% - 1.15%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.45% - 1%
ascorbyl glucoside A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products	0.3% - 0.75%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.7%
biosaccharide gum-1 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin	0.15% - 0.6%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.5%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.6%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.3%
tocopherol 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	0.05% - 0.25%
hyaluronic acid 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	0.05% - 0.15%
silanetriol	0.05% - 0.1%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.01% - 0.05%
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Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside alpha-glucan oligosaccharide +4 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin Other: ascorbic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +5 more	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +1 more Other: ascorbic acid cyclopentasiloxane	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: avena sativa kernel extract lactobacillus ferment +1 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: ceramide eop panthenol +5 more	Common: alpha-glucan oligosaccharide glycerin Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +2 more	Common: alpha-glucan oligosaccharide glycerin Other: orbignya oleifera seed oil	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin Other: chlorella vulgaris extract laminaria digitata extract +3 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: sh-polypeptide-22 adenosine +8 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium sulfite Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? tamarindus indica seed gum Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? levulinic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +1 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sclerocarya birrea seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? biosaccharide gum-4 Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	anthemis nobilis flower water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more