PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
K. D. Containing Green Algae Extract Conceals blemishes and imperfections Hydrates the skin
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
chondrus crispus
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
dimethicone
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
K. D. Containing Green Algae Extract Conceals blemishes and imperfections Hydrates the skin
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
chondrus crispus
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
cyclopentasiloxane
6.1% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
parfum
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
algae extract
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
chondrus crispus
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.1% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Verbena officinalis extract, Algae extract, Polysiphonia lanosa extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Sodium chloride, Peg-15/lauryl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Magnesium stearate, Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium citrate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Aluminum hydroxide, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Bht, Glucose, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics