Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (malpighia punicifolia fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Additional selected active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and highly concentrated vitamin C optimize the elasticity of your skin and balance the complexion – even in cases of uneven pigmentation.
Source: N/A
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, dicaprylyl carbonate.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The antioxidants and botanical extracts contained in the Phytoactive Serum strengthen the skin’s defences noticeably against both genetic (intrinsic) and environmental (extrinsic) aging.
Source: N/A
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient malpighia punicifolia fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Additional selected active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and highly concentrated vitamin C optimize the elasticity of your skin and balance the complexion – even in cases of uneven pigmentation.
Source: N/A
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 41/100.
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Key Actives
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
Potential irritants
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
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
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
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Propylene glycol, Dehydroxanthan gum, Dryopteris filix-mas root extract, Osmunda regalis leaf extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cocos nucifera oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Voacanga africana seed extract, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Benzophenone-4, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride
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