Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5% + 3 more curated activesStrong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.5% + 3 more curated actives
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.5%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.7–2.1%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.3–0.5%
VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACTRole: Key activeA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.3%
Moisturizing11 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
11 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.5%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.7–2.1%
COCOS NUCIFERA OILRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.5%
COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAXRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.4–0.65%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.35–0.6%
GLYCINE SOJA OILRole: Key activeA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.25–0.5%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~0.2–0.35%
ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OILRole: Under-dosedA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~0.35–0.6%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.3–0.5%
ARGININERole: Key activeAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.25–0.5%
Anti-oxidationVITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the labelQuiet bonus
VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT at ~0.15–0.3% delivers this without it being on the label
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.25–0.5%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.7–2.1%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure 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~0.3–0.5%
VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACTRole: Key activeA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.15–0.3%
Irritancy34 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
34 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 34 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.1–2.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.45–0.65%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.25–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureLow~1.9–2.3%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.45–0.7%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationLow~0.3–0.55%est.
C12-16 alcoholsHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's textureLow~0.35–0.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Low~0.25–0.5%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic5 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
5 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Med~0.25–0.5%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Unknown~0%
Pelargonium graveolens flower/leaf/stem water~25–31%
Water~12–15%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.9–7.3%
Glycerin~3.8–4.6%
C15-19 alkane~2.9–3.6%
Alcohol~2.1–2.6%
Unknown~0%
Acacia senegal gum~1.9–2.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
Zea mays starch~1.2–1.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Arginine~0.7–1.05%
Citric acid~0.6–0.9%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
Carrageenan~0.6–0.85%
Ci 77891~0.5–0.75%
Titanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
Salicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
Medicago sativa extract~0.45–0.7%
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
Mica~0.45–0.7%
Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.6%
Silica~0.45–0.7%
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Citral~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
Cream~0.3–0.6%
Water~0.3–0.55%
Glycerin~0.35–0.6%
Undecane~0.3–0.6%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.5%
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
C12-16 alcohols~0.35–0.6%
Silica~0.45–0.7%
Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.35–0.6%
Tridecane~0.25–0.5%
Copernicia cerifera cera~0.5–0.75%
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.4–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.35–0.65%
Palmitic acid~0.35–0.65%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Arginine~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.25–0.45%
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Glycine soja oil~0.25–0.5%
Medicago sativa extract~0.2–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Vitis vinifera bud extract~0.2–0.35%
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%
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