Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"this works - Skin Deep Golden Elixir" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "this works" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 46.00$ up to 83.00$ in the United States and for 46.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
24 carat gold , to stimulate collagen, has been blended with Clary Sage , Aloe Vera and Chamomile for this wrinkle-reducing, regenerating formula.
Source: Mankind
This product contains tocopherol. 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.
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
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Modern Rapidly absorbed, antioxidant serum with 24 carat Gold to age proof, hydrate and enhance skin.
Source: Bluemercury
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera fruit extract, helianthus annuus extract.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Mica, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Rosa damascena extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium coco-sulfate, Gold, Chamomilla recutita flower extract