Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.2–0.4%Under-dosed
“An exfoliating scrub that buffs away dead skin cells to reveal smooth, radiant skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter + 7 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic acid imparts light hydration, while vitamins C and E work together to strengthen your skin's ability to defend itself from environmental aggressors.”
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Santalum album extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.1–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydrated silica~3.2–3.9%
Polyacrylamide~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoalkane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~1.5–1.8%
Hordeum distichon extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterSodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePhospholipids~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSantalum album extract~0.45–0.7%
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidPhytosteryl canolate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palm alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrated silica, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoalkane, Citrus limon peel oil, Hordeum distichon extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phospholipids, Santalum album extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Lactic acid, Phytosteryl canolate, Palm alcohol, Laureth-7, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Salicylic Acid | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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