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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Ingredients CDB Extract anti-inflammatory effect on the skin Caffeine reduces puffiness Hyaluronic Acid boosts hydration in the skin and plumps surrounding tissues to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Glycolic Acid brightens and exfoliates Lactic Acid brightens and exfoliates Key Benefits Tightens and reduces inflammation Plumps and moisturizes Brightens and exfoliates The Nue Co. offers natural and organic supplements designed to work with your body, not against it. Brand details
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Key Ingredients CDB Extract anti-inflammatory effect on the skin Caffeine reduces puffiness Hyaluronic Acid boosts hydration in the skin and plumps surrounding tissues to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Glycolic Acid brightens and exfoliates Lactic Acid brightens and exfoliates Key Benefits Tightens and reduces inflammation Plumps and moisturizes Brightens and exfoliates The Nue Co. offers natural and organic supplements designed to work with your body, not against it. Brand details
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Key Ingredients CDB Extract anti-inflammatory effect on the skin Caffeine reduces puffiness Hyaluronic Acid boosts hydration in the skin and plumps surrounding tissues to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Glycolic Acid brightens and exfoliates Lactic Acid brightens and exfoliates Key Benefits Tightens and reduces inflammation Plumps and moisturizes Brightens and exfoliates The Nue Co. offers natural and organic supplements designed to work with your body, not against it. Brand details
galactoarabinan
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.5% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
saccharum officinarum extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
lactic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
citrus limon fruit extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
citrus limon fruit extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.5% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
isoamyl laurate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Galactoarabinan, Sclerotium gum, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus limon fruit extract, Caffeine, Saccharum officinarum extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium pca, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Unknown, Water, Unknown, Acer saccharum extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium benzoate, Centella asiatica extract, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Sodium bisulfite
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- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
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- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
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- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview