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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Of course it is loaded with essential oils that moisturize the skin.
hydrogenated jojoba oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
1.8% -
2.1%
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Natural fruit acids (AHA) and Salicylic Acid gently exfoliate the V area to help prevent bumps and ingrown hairs.
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Bilberry provides an anti-aging and conditioning treatment RoseHip with its Vitamin A & C repairs discoloration of the skinSea Buckthorn is a natural anti-inflammatory and is gentle to the skinArctic Cloudberry soothes and strengthens the skin with Omega 3 & 6Elderflower calms and soothes the skinLingonberry boosts cell renewal
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Natural AHA acids (lemon, sugar cane and sugar maple, orange extracts) and Salicylic Acid gently exfoliate the V area to help prevent bumps and ingrown hairs Jojoba Oil enhances skin’s restorative properties – aids in cell renewal and helps to heal post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E and Organic Cocoa Butter moisturize and condition the skin Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract helps to inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and helps to promote skin rejuvenation Nordic Ingredients/Benefits.
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
VV Cream Gentle Exfoliator
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
15/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
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
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Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
theobroma cacao seed butter
2% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
hydrogenated jojoba oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl glucoside, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Glyceryl caprylate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Saccharum officinarum extract, Capparis spinosa fruit extract, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Acer saccharum extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citric acid, Rosa canina fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate
Sources
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.
- The antioxidant properties of alcoholic extracts from Sambucus nigra L. (antioxidant properties of extracts)