PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
That said, it’s no wonder Tata Harper calls this “the ultimate wrinkle solution!” Formulated to target severe lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity, as well as dryness, this indulgent serum is packed with 72 high-performance clean ingredients, including 31 sources to minimize the look of severe wrinkles, 4 sources to volumize the look of skin, 11 sources of antioxidants, and 26 sources of hydration.
plukenetia volubilis seed oil
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
rosa rubiginosa seed oil
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
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Evens skin tone
pancratium maritimum extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
vitis vinifera juice extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
sambucus nigra fruit extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
cassia alata leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
“The ultimate wrinkle solution”T his hyper-potent serum works to help improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for the look of renewed skin.
hyaluronic acid
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
algae extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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
alcohol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glyceryl stearate se
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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.
yeast extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena flower water
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
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
alcohol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera fruit extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glyceryl stearate se
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Cetearyl olivate, Aroma, Glyceryl undecylenate, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Acmella oleracea extract, Voandzeia subterranea seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Cassia alata leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Punica granatum extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Saccharide isomerate, Arachidyl glucoside, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Hydrolyzed algae extract, Centella asiatica extract, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Unknown, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa fruit extract, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Salix alba bark extract, Stevioside, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrolyzed algin, Rosmarinyl glucoside, Caffeyl glucoside, Gallyl glucoside, Algae extract, Squalane, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Pancratium maritimum extract, Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, Yeast extract, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Lauryl glucoside, Sorbitol, Dicaprylyl ether, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan olivate, Maltodextrin, Behenyl alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Dunaliella salina alga extract inhibits the production of interleukin-6, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species by regulating nuclear factor-κB/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription in virus-infected RAW264.7 cells
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- Mastic liposome treatment for shiny and impure skin
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- Chemical composition of Sacha Inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds and characteristics of their lipid fraction
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
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- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Antioxidant Capacity and Other Bioactivities of the Freeze-Dried Amazonian Palm Berry, Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai)
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- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
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