PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
hydrogenated lecithin
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
emoves dead skin cells and sebum pores that accumulate every day and make your skin moist and smooth!
niacinamide
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
centella asiatica extract
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
AHA, BHA, PHA mild texture, Triple Exfoliation.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
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
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
salicylic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
enantia chlorantha bark extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
enantia chlorantha bark extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
cryptomeria japonica leaf extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
propanediol
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Brassica oleracea botrytis extract, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Cichorium intybus root extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Gluconolactone, Sodium citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Water, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Salicylic acid, Menthyl pca, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Ceramide np, Madecassoside, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Oleanolic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol
Sources
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- Biological Activities of Extracts from Different Parts of Cryptomeria japonica
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- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
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- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
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- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
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- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations
- Effectiveness of the formulation that containing oleanolic acid 3% on inhibition of 5-α reductase activity on skin of patients with acne