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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Particularly rich in Acemannan (the main active polysaccharide of Aloes), Aloe arborescens is ideal for moisturizing mature or dry-prone skin.
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1.4% -
2.1%
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
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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?
Premium Organic Anti-Ageing Face Serum
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.8% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| 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: 1
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
5.8% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces irritation,
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
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
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
Aloe arborescens leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Maris aqua, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Propanediol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Dehydroacetic acid, Ascorbic acid, Potassium hydroxide
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