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Skinn Divine Elixir Firming Algae Facial Oil
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
triolein
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.1% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
glycerin
0.4% -
0.95%
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Starring Arctic winged kelp, this bi-phase treatment is validated for its ability to help boost cellular activity, leading to significant increases in skin firmness and elasticity after just four weeks.
alaria esculenta extract
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
laminaria digitata extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
malachite extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
hydroxycitronellal
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
triolein
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
hydroxycitronellal
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Show more
All ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
triolein
4.8% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Water, Triolein, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alaria esculenta extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Jania rubens extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Malachite extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Malic acid, Tocopherol, Parfum
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- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Vitamin E in dermatology