PRODUCT REVIEW
Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina After Shave
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
100% vegetable based, this newer formula has extra moisturizing and softening power.
glycerin
0.85% -
1.25%
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
glycine
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
urea
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
moisturizes, softens Vitamin E. anti-inflammatory, emollient Almond.
lactic acid
0.01% -
0.1%
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)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.65%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally 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 skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
urea
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
glycerin
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
6.2% -
9.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
parfum
2.9% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Parfum, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glucose, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium glutamate, Urea, Prunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract, Xanthan gum, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Citric acid, Glycine, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Lactic acid, Sodium pca, Lavandula hybrida abrial herb oil, Linalool, Panthenol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Unknown
Sources
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency