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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-oxidation
asiaticoside
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
trifolium pratense flower extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
zinc pca
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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Anti-aging
threonine
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
aspartic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
serine
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
isoleucine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
madecassic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
pca
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Working to counteract the effects of toxins, free radicals and environmental pollutants that can cause premature ageing and breakouts, the antioxidant-rich formula melts effortlessly into skin to promote a smoother, clarified, healthier looking complexion.
zinc pca
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-oxidation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
dmdm hydantoin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
parfum
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc pca
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
asiaticoside
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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Potential irritants
dmdm hydantoin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
parfum
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
propanediol
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
butylene glycol
3.8% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Dmdm hydantoin, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil laurate, Zinc pca, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Arginine, Parfum, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Aspartic acid, Pca, Methylisothiazolinone, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Triticum aestivum leaf extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Hydrolyzed triticum monococcum seed extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Asiaticoside, Ci 75810, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Valine, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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