Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingOenothera biennis oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide + 14 moreGood evidence
“Clarifying Moisturiser”
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:
copper pca, 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: squalane, oenothera biennis oil.
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Oenothera biennis oil + 2 moreLimited evidence
“Provides gentle chemical exfoliation to target blemishes and minimize the look pores. . Tazman Pepper Berry.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNarcissus tazetta bulb extractWeak evidence
“Plant sugar extract works to restore balance to skin flora, while natural sea fern targets skin discolouration for a more even complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extractWeak evidence
“Provides gentle chemical exfoliation to target blemishes and minimize the look pores. . Tazman Pepper Berry.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Santalum spicatum seed oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~26–32%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSalvia officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fermented bamboo. It is mainly used to improve the product texture
More about Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrateWater~3.1–3.8%
Santalum spicatum seed oil~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLactobacillus ferment~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~1.2–1.5%
Pyrus malus seed oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oilSqualane~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideHydrolyzed avocado protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed algae extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed algae extractZinc pca~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaCopper pca~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTremella fuciformis extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis extractSalix alba bark extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lentinus edodes extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Narcissus tazetta bulb extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
More about Narcissus tazetta bulb extractArnica montana extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCallitris intratropica wood oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coriandrum sativum oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMedicago sativa extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.35–0.6%
Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus paradisi seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lysolecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about LysolecithinCetearyl olivate~0.4–0.6%
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Stearyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbitan olivate~0.4–0.6%
Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPullulan~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanMaltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPhenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Eugenol~0.2–0.4%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salvia officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate, Water, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Propanediol, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Pyrus malus seed oil, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Hydrolyzed avocado protein, Hydrolyzed algae extract, Zinc pca, Copper pca, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tremella fuciformis extract, Salix alba bark extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Callitris intratropica wood oil, Chamomilla recutita oil, Coriandrum sativum oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Medicago sativa extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Lysolecithin, Cetearyl olivate, Unknown, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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