PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
1.8% -
2.7%
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
inulin
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
pentylene glycol
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
6.4% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Improves skin firmness Decreases appearance of age spots Visibly evens the skin tone Improves appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Cruelty-free and suitable for vegans Free from Parabens, Mineral Oils & Paraffin 100% recyclable packaging Made in UK
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
6.4% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Made with Vitamin C derivative (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) which helps improve firmness, evens tone and improves the appearance of dark spots (and because it’s stable, it won’t oxidise or degrade after you open the bottle).
punica granatum extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
6.4% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
inulin
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
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Potential irritants
hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
6.4% -
9.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
propanediol
3.4% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Inulin, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Punica granatum extract, Xanthan gum, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium gluconate, Sodium sulfite, Parfum, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Sources
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
- Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
- Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics