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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
2.3% -
2.8%
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
lactobacillus ferment
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.55% -
0.8%
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
camellia sinensis extract
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
schisandra chinensis fruit extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
What’s more, the blend includes powerful antioxidants, which work to defend the skin against harmful environmental aggressors, such as UV rays and pollution, which dry out and prematurely age skin.
lactic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
lactic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
cocos nucifera fruit extract
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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echium plantagineum seed oil
5.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
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Ingredient list view
Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Water, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Brassica alcohol, Lactobacillus ferment, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Lactobacillus, Unknown, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis extract, Ectoin, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Punica granatum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Lactic acid, Unknown, Santalum album oil, Betaine, Lecithin, Caffeine, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, 1,2-hexanediol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Coffea arabica seed extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf cell extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iris pallida leaf cell extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract, Polianthes tuberosa callus extract, Sodium phytate, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Tripleurospermum maritimum extract, Silica, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Crocus sativus flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisia
- Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. saboten
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- 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
- 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
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Effect of green Coffea arabica L. seed oil on extracellular matrix components and water-channel expression in in vitro and ex vivo human skin models
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructus
- SKIN PROTECTION AGAINST SOLAR UV RADIATION BY NATURAL PLANT PRODUCTS: EXTRACTS FROM ELDER FRUIT (SAMBUCUS NIGRA L.)
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
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- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts