PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It deeply moisturises dehydrated skin and helps to soothe irritated skin conditions.
persea gratissima oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
mel
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Antioxidants from Lemongrass is a free radical scavenger which helps prevent early ageing of the skin on the body and smoothes the effects of ageing.
gluconolactone
0.05% -
0.2%
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Macadamia Body Scrub
gluconolactone
0.05% -
0.2%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
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
coco-betaine
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
persea gratissima oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Potential irritants
coco-betaine
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
mel
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
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Ingredient list view
Ammonium laureth sulfate, Unknown, Mel, Coco-betaine, Pumice, Persea gratissima oil, Triticum vulgare germ, Unknown, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Rosa damascena flower, Rosa damascena extract, Ci 42090, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Gluconolactone
Sources
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids