PRODUCT REVIEW
Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Face Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
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Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
palmitoyl oligopeptide
2.2% -
3.3%
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
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
2.8% -
4.1%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.2% -
1.9%
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
glutathione
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glutathione
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
3.5% -
5.3%
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-oxidation
glutathione
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
hydrolyzed soy protein
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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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
allantoin
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
palmitoyl oligopeptide
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
limonene
0.1% -
0.4%
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
All ingredients
pentylene glycol
5.6% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
glycerin
3.5% -
5.3%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Glutathione, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Bht, Phenoxyethanol
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Dioleyl Tocopheryl Methylsilanol, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, and Tocophersolan
- Highly active antioxidant of tocopheryl ascorbyl phosphate
- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
- Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
- Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging