Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits15 ingredients to brighten13 ingredients to even skin tone17 ingredients to minimize the look of wrinkles24 ingredients to plump and hydrate100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin45% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming
Source: Bluemercury
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: pancratium maritimum extract.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits15 ingredients to brighten13 ingredients to even skin tone17 ingredients to minimize the look of wrinkles24 ingredients to plump and hydrate100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin45% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming
Source: Bluemercury
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:
algae extract, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
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.
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
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 soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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 stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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 does not leave a greasy finish
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Provides three sources of vitamin A for natural retinoid activity which helps minimize the look of wrinkles. . Encapsulated Plankton.
Source: Sephora
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
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
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
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 66/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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
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
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
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
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into 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
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.
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
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
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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 help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
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 mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
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
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
Derived from brown algae. 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. 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
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to reduce inflammation
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
Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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 help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
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
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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
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 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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Glycerin, Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, Arachidyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate se, Glyceryl undecylenate, Aroma, Hydrolyzed algin, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Hyaluronic acid, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Salix alba bark extract, Calcium ketogluconate, Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Voandzeia subterranea seed extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinyl glucoside, Unknown, Ruttnera lamellosa oil, Caffeyl glucoside, Gallyl glucoside, Algae extract, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Dictyopteris membranacea extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pancratium maritimum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Morus alba fruit extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Squalane, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Tocopherol, Sucrose, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan olivate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Saccharide isomerate, Arachidyl glucoside, Maltodextrin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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