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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
cocos nucifera oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
algae extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
2.1% -
2.6%
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
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Anti-oxidation
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Containing a complex of vitamin C and vitamin E to help even out skin tone and restructure the skin, the serum also includes arnica extract to help fade any bruising.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
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
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
laureth-4
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
allantoin
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
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
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
laureth-4
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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All ingredients
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.6% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient 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, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa damascena flower, Unknown, Vanilla planifolia seed, Unknown, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Styrax benzoin gum, 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
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
- Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmetics
- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
- Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
- Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid