The INKEY List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer

Name: The INKEY List - Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer
Brand: The INKEY List

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
panthenol
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
cocos nucifera oil
glycerin
glyceryl stearate se
helianthus annuus seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Vitamin C. Brightens the appearance of dull skin and increases radiance Vitamin E. Soothes For more information on this product see askINKEY below"

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
niacinamide	HIGH
tocopherol	LOW

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"Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer"

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WIMJ summary

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
tocopherol	HIGH
tocopheryl acetate	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
benzyl alcohol
sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.3% - 6.4%
glyceryl stearate se Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient	3.1% - 4.6%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.2% - 3.3%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	2.2% - 3.2%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	1.7% - 2.6%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	1.5% - 2.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.5% - 1%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.85% - 1.25%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.5% - 1.2%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.45% - 1%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.4% - 0.9%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.35% - 0.75%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.15% - 0.65%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.35%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.5%
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation	0.1% - 0.3%
ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.	0.05% - 0.2%
tocopherol 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	0.05% - 0.2%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.05% - 0.25%
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