
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Kakadu plum helps brighten skin and fade dark spots while hydroxyproline boosts both collagen production and overall moisture.”
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
“Kakadu plum helps brighten skin and fade dark spots while hydroxyproline boosts both collagen production and overall moisture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae 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.
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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 SqualaneOne 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 GlycerinA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxIs claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractTraditionally 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 juiceUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLecithin 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 LysolecithinAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateAn extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelp oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Mangifera indica seed oil, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Jojoba esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tapioca starch, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sclerotium gum, Lysolecithin, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aminomethyl propanol
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