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Sweet Chef Serum Mini Stocking Stuffer
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Give the Gift of Sweet Skin with this trio of Sweet Chef serums!,Ginger + Vitamin C Serum Shot brightens and evens skin tone for a radiant complexion,Beet + Vitamin A Serum Shot refines pores and smooths rough skin,Kale + Vitamin B Serum Shot hydrates and soothes dry skin,Cocktail your serums together for the perfect holiday glow,Free of parabens, synthetic dyes & fragrances, and mineral oil.
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
ascorbic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Kale + Vitamin B Serum Shot calms and nourishes skin while sealing in moisture.
corallina officinalis extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
chondrus crispus extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
glycine soja oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
corallina officinalis extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Anti-aging
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
ascorbic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Exfoliation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-oxidation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
zingiber officinale root extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
ascorbic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
chondrus crispus extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
ascorbic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Show more
Potential irritants
zingiber officinale root extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
ascorbic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
chondrus crispus extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Show more
All ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Zingiber officinale extract, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ascorbic acid, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Choleth-24, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trehalose, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Panthenol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan isostearate, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Disodium edta, Dextrin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Unknown, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-10, Pentylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Xylitol, Beta vulgaris root extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Retinol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated lecithin, Saccharum officinarum extract, Xylitylglucoside, Carbomer, Anhydroxylitol, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Cyanocobalamin, Dextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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- Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis
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- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergen
- Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil
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- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin