Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
hydrates
Source: Sephora CA
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
brightens the look of dark circles
Source: Sephora CA
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
Potential irritants
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Comedogenic ingredients
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, C9-12 alkane, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Lauryl laurate, Squalane, Caffeine, Terminalia arjuna extract, Oleic acid, Olea europaea fruit oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Saccharide isomerate, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Pullulan, Glyceryl caprylate, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Sodium phytate, Iron oxides, Lecithin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Unknown, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium levulinate, Alcohol, Sodium anisate, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Geranyl acetate, Beta-caryophyllene, Linalool, Limonene
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