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Philosophy Hope In a Jar Biome-Balance Glow Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The newest powerhouse member of the hope family is an ultra-lightweight, hydrating facial serum that delivers powerful skin barrier protection, enhances radiance and improves skin texture.
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
biosaccharide gum-1
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Dryness, and Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
hyaluronic acid
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl glucoside
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
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
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
parfum
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
limonene
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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glycerin
4.7% -
7.1%
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
bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium citrate, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Parfum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Limonene