PRODUCT REVIEW
Philosophy Turbo Booster Vitamin C Powder
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
8% concentration of antioxidant Vitamin C, the powerful anti-ageing treatment effectively neutralises free radicals and brilliantly boosts collagen whilst helping to treat photo-damage and protecting skin from harmful UV rays.
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
zinc pca
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Revive skin’s radiance with the Turbo Booster Vitamin C Powder from science-led wellbeing beauty brand, philosophy; a potent topical that can be used alone or mixed with a water-based moisturiser to shield skin from environmental attack and brighten skin tone.
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
cysteine
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Enriched with ultra-moisturising Camellia Oil and Aloe Vera, the powder intensely replenishes skin’s moisture and softens for a firmer, youthful-looking complexion.
copper pca
3.1% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
panthenol
6.8% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
arginine
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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Anti-oxidation
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cysteine
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
zinc pca
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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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: 0
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc pca
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
panthenol
6.8% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
zinc pca
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Ingredient list view
Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Zinc pca, Copper pca, Camellia oleifera leaf, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Cysteine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Sources
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
- Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.