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RITUALS The Ritual of Namasté Active Firming Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This luxurious serum hydrates the skin whilst helping to reduce ageing concerns such as dark spots and wrinkles.
betaine
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.15% -
0.7%
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This luxurious serum hydrates the skin whilst helping to reduce ageing concerns such as dark spots and wrinkles.
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This luxurious serum hydrates the skin whilst helping to reduce ageing concerns such as dark spots and wrinkles.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
silybum marianum seed oil
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
althaea officinalis root extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
alcohol
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
silybum marianum seed oil
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
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
alcohol
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Silybum marianum seed oil, Parfum, Betaine, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract, Centella asiatica extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Decyl glucoside, Glutamine, Phenethyl alcohol, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan oleate, Tocopherol, Acacia senegal gum, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Farnesol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Tunisian Milk Thistle: An Investigation of the Chemical Composition and the Characterization of Its Cold-Pressed Seed Oils
- Fatty acids, essential oil and phenolics composition of Silybum marianum seeds and their antioxidant activities
- 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
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics
- Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma