Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"The Body Shop - Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.90%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 2 reviews 50% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Anti-aging
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Body Shop Difference Drops of Youth has been specially formulated to provide hydration as the skin replaces the uppermost dead cells with the new ones beneath, in the stratum corneum, leaving skin looking smoother, fresher and healthier.
Source: Ulta
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The Body Shop Difference Drops of Youth has been specially formulated to provide hydration as the skin replaces the uppermost dead cells with the new ones beneath, in the stratum corneum, leaving skin looking smoother, fresher and healthier.
Source: Ulta
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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 The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate | Current | $29.50 | |
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Key Actives
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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 powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Chondrus crispus powder, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Prunus mume extract, Benzyl alcohol, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Adenosine, Parfum, Linalool, Parfum, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Citric acid, Citronellol, Parfum, Buddleja davidii extract, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate