Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Product Summary
"The Body Shop - Roots of Strength Firming Shaping Day Cream" 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 0.25% - 0.45%. 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 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 4.90% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Body Shop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 97.86A$ in Australia, for 29.99$ in the United States and for 18.55£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine lines appear reduced and skin feels strengthened.
Source: The body shop
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)
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Roots of Strength Firming Shaping Day Cream
Source: From product name
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: glycine soja oil, cetearyl alcohol.
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into 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
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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 non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Key Actives
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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 silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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 emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps to create a nice product consistency
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Helps to create a nice product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
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)
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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 work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl isostearate, Cetyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Carbomer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine soja oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Poloxamer 338, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Phospholipids, Parfum, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-100 stearate, Salicylic acid, Chlorphenesin, Panax ginseng root extract, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Peg-12 dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl glucoside, Ruscus aculeatus root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Secale cereale seed extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Myristic acid, Isobutane, T-butyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Bht, Citric acid
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- Beta Hydroxy Acids
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- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosacea
- Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
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