PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
glycolic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
copper gluconate
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
copper gluconate
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
lauryl pca
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
methyl gluceth-20
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
copper gluconate
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
copper gluconate
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
copper gluconate
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
glycolic acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin methyl ether, Unknown, Methyl gluceth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Copper gluconate, Glycolic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, C12-13 pareth-9, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Lauryl pca, Menthyl pca, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Tetrasodium edta, Titanium dioxide, Tromethamine