PRODUCT REVIEW
Smashbox Mindful 5 Nourishing Primer Serum
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Irritation will be calmed for longer-lasting comfort and hydration will be locked in for a smoother finish with fewer dehydrated areas.
sodium pca
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
cannabis sativa seed oil
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
glycerin
2.1% -
2.5%
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
laminaria digitata extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
allantoin
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
laminaria digitata extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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All ingredients
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
5.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Bis-peg-8 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Algae extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Natto gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Zea mays starch, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium pca, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ci 42090, Ci 16035, Ci 19140
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- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
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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
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