Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This lightweight serum also restores skin damaged by acne and reduces the appearance of scarring and spots, while providing ample hydration.
Source: Ulta
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, isomalt.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This serum uses clean + natural ingredients clinically proven to boost firmness, smooth fine lines and dramatically even skin tone.
Source: Ulta
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - argania spinosa sprout cell extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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 serum uses clean + natural ingredients clinically proven to boost firmness, smooth fine lines and dramatically even skin tone.
Source: Ulta
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This lightweight serum also restores skin damaged by acne and reduces the appearance of scarring and spots, while providing ample hydration.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 43/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
Potential irritants
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
Plant stem cell extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Can contain an essential oil that can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium pca, Sorbitol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Phospholipids, Argania spinosa sprout cell extract, Copaifera officinalis resin, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Isomalt, Sclerotium gum, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil