PRODUCT REVIEW
Polaar Night Revitalizing Elixir
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The potent botanical is combined with mineral-rich Criste Marine Bio and Organic Red Micro-Algae, which specifically targets signs of dehydration to leave skin feeling softer and suppler.
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.4% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
sesamum indicum seed oil
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
crithmum maritimum extract
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
porphyra umbilicalis extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
crithmum maritimum extract
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
porphyra umbilicalis extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
5.4% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
sesamum indicum seed oil
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
Show more
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Parfum, Crithmum maritimum extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Tocopherol, Linalool, Durvillaea antarctica extract, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Beta-carotene, Geraniol
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Beneficial Effects of Marine Algae-Derived Carbohydrates for Skin Health
- In vivo photoprotective effects of cosmetic formulations containing UV filters, vitamins, Ginkgo biloba and red algae extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health