PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits diamond powder helps to reflect ambient light across skin for a boost of radiance marshmallow root, known to brighten the skin Vitamins C and E are known to support skins natural elasticity for supple skinRice bran oil known to condition the skin for a hydrated complexion
althaea officinalis root extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
dimethiconol
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
oryza sativa bran oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A velvety, lightweight yet powerful and fast absorbing oil to visibly lift, plump and smooth the complexion with Diamond Powder and 2% lifting complex to tighten skin for a rejuvenated look.
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With Skin Tightener ST, the skin appears smoother and tighter, while Stay-C 50 helps reduce the look of pigmentation and promote a more even skin tone.
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.5% -
1.15%
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
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 1
Potential irritants
parfum
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
spilanthes acmella flower extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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cyclopentasiloxane
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
c15-19 alkane
6.6% -
9.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
dimethiconol
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, C15-19 alkane, Dimethiconol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa bran oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Parfum, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Citronellol, Althaea officinalis root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Geraniol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Diamond powder
Sources
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction