PRODUCT REVIEW
Sarah Chapman Icon Day Smartsome
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-blemish
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The potent day cream, fragranced with rose, jasmine, and hyacinth essential oils, helps achieve smoother and firmer skin.
sodium lactate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
sodium pca
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
soy amino acids
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
retinal
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
retinyl linoleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
Anti-aging
heptapeptide-15 palmitate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
retinal
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
acetyl hexapeptide-37
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
retinal
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
retinyl linoleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
yeast extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
retinyl linoleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A 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
plankton extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
retinyl linoleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
retinyl linoleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
An ester of a retinoid and linoleic acid. Three steps removed from the bioactive form of retinoid, retinoic acid. Once converted to retinoic acid in skin, it can help reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce blemishes. The concentrations used in cosmetic products are often not high enough to have a positive effect in skin.
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A 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
plankton extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Show more
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
ethylhexyl salicylate
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Octocrylene, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Dimethicone, Peg-100 stearate, Cyclodextrin, Peg-75 stearate, Saccharide isomerate, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Yeast extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Marrubium vulgare extract, Triethyl citrate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Sodium pca, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Wheat amino acids, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Isohexadecane, Retinyl linoleate, Benzoic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Parfum, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Silica, Soy amino acids, Sucrose, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Arginine, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Plankton extract, Polysorbate 60, Citric acid, Retinal, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyproline, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan isostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Lecithin, Linalool, Limonene, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Tocopherol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Sodium citrate, Geraniol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Farnesol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyvinyl alcohol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-27, Palmitoyl oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl octapeptide-24
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango
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- Metabolism of topical retinaldehyde and retinol by mouse skin in vivo: predominant formation of retinyl esters and identification of 14‐hydroxy‐4, 14‐retro‐retinol
- Auto-regulation of Retinoic Acid Biosynthesis through Regulation of Retinol Esterification in Human Keratinocytes
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
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- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
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