this works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle by This Works
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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Coconut alkanes + 10 moreWorks
“A delicate blend of Caramel and Arnica work to smooth the surface texture and deeply hydrate for bare-legged confidence all year round.”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Easily absorbed, our non-greasy blend is enriched with Vitamin C and Vitamin E to help repair skin, whilst Arnica will help to even out skin tone and fade bruising.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Algae extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCoconut alkanes~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium ascorbyl phosphate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateDisodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesSorbitan olivate~1.2–1.5%
Laureth-4~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Cetearyl olivate~0.7–1.1%
Caramel~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl palmitate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitan palmitate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHydrogenated macadamia seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAlgae extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateMacrocystis pyrifera~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.5%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Cinnamomum camphora wood oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilRosa damascena absolute~0.25–0.5%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.45%
Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Evernia prunastri extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Sorbitan olivate, Laureth-4, Cetearyl olivate, Caramel, Cetyl palmitate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan palmitate, Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil, Mica, Arnica montana flower extract, Allantoin, Benzyl alcohol, Algae extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Macrocystis pyrifera, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Dehydroacetic acid, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Unknown, Cinnamomum camphora wood oil, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa damascena absolute, Unknown, Unknown, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Unknown, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil, Linalool, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Citronellol, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Evernia prunastri extract, Chlorphenesin, Hexylene glycol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77491
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| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $50.00 | — | $34.60−$15.40 | $77.01+$27.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Retinyl Palmitate | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"this works - Perfect Legs Skin Miracle by This Works" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 2.60% and algae extract 0.40% - 0.60%). 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 "this works" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 47.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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