PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This innovative exfoliating and replenishing serum has been clinically tested to reinforce the skin's barrier for healthier looking radiant skin.
hydroxyethyl urea
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It is recommended for first wrinkles, lack of radiance, visible pores, uneven skin texture, dehydration and fine lines and goes well with Hydrating B5 and Retinol 0.3.
glycerin
0.85% -
1.3%
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
hydroxyethyl urea
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Over time skin begins to change and fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and loss of elasticity can become more apparent.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Exfoliation | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone |
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
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
pentylene glycol
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
hydroxyethyl urea
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
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Potential irritants
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
pentylene glycol
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
hydroxyethyl urea
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydroxyethyl urea, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol