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Sand & Sky Australian Emu Apple Enzyme Powder Polish
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.35% -
0.75%
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
cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
glycerin
2.1% -
3.1%
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?
The innovative Australian Emu Apple Enzyme Polish is a water activated powder exfoliant designed to brighten dull skin and reduce fine lines with Australian virgin macadamia oil.
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
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
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Australian Emu Apple Enzyme Powder Polish
papain
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
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kaolin
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
sodium cocoyl glutamate
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Oryza sativa starch, Kaolin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Cellulose, Oryza sativa powder, Glycerin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Kunzea pomifera fruit extract, Syzygium luehmannii fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Davidsonia pruriens fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Papain, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Pichia/resveratrol ferment extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, Michelia alba flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Gluconolactone, Citric acid, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Ci 16035, Hc red no. 7, Ci 60730, Unknown, Hc violet no. 1
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