PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
aspartic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
lactic acid
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
alanine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
glutamic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
2.4% -
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
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
58/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
panax ginseng extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
hexyl nicotinate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
alanine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
urea
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Potential irritants
panax ginseng extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
hexyl nicotinate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
De-puffing
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
pentylene glycol
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
betaine
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium pca, Sodium phytate, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Fructose, Glutamic acid, Alanine, Olea europaea leaf extract, Panax ginseng extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citric acid, Dextrin, Sucrose, Urea, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, Potassium sorbate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- The effects of topically applied hexyl nicotinate lotion on the cutaneous blood flow in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon
- Hexyl-Nicotinate-Induced Vasodilation in Normal Human Skin
- Differences among moisturizers in affecting skin susceptibility to hexyl nicotinate, measured as time to increase skin blood flow
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid