PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pure Serum-Infused Moisturizer
squalane
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
algae extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
betaine
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This next-generation 10-in-1 formula is supercharged with a blend of skin-fortifying ingredients like Vitamin C, Squalane, Ceramides, Glycerine, Glycol, Algae Extract, Licorice and Pearl Protein, to brighten and even out skin tone, reduce signs of premature aging, soothes redness, replenish weakened barrier and nourish skin as it provides a layer of long-lasting hydration.
algae extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This next-generation 10-in-1 formula is supercharged with a blend of skin-fortifying ingredients like Vitamin C, Squalane, Ceramides, Glycerine, Glycol, Algae Extract, Licorice and Pearl Protein, to brighten and even out skin tone, reduce signs of premature aging, soothes redness, replenish weakened barrier and nourish skin as it provides a layer of long-lasting hydration.
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
polyacrylamide
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
ceramide 3
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
polyacrylamide
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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butylene glycol
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
3.7% -
5.5%
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Betaine, Peg-20, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 isoparaffin, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Algae extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Magnesium chloride, Ceramide 3, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycosphingolipids, Laureth-7, Lysolecithin, Xanthan gum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.