PRODUCT REVIEW
Too Cool For School My Skin-Licious Secret Pantry
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Egg White Extract and Vinegar to sweep away excess oil and tighten pores, the face mask also helps to clear skin of blemish-causing bacteria and impurities.
niacinamide
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
linoleic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
allantoin
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with a potent blend of Egg Yolk, Egg White and Collagen, the face mask replenishes high levels of moisture to the skin to plump and firm the facial contours, leading to a more youthful complexion.
adenosine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
niacinamide
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ubiquinone
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Vitamin C-rich Niacinamide acts to brighten and balance the skin tone, helping to create a glowing and radiant finish.
niacinamide
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration
ceramide 3
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
cocos nucifera oil
25% -
31%
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
arginine
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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Anti-oxidation
ubiquinone
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
adenosine
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
93/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
coptis japonica root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
coptis japonica root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
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
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All ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
cocos nucifera water
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Cocos nucifera water, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Panthenol, Adenosine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Caprylyl glycol, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide 3, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cholesterol, Parfum, Egg, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-32, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Cocos nucifera water, Albumen extract, Egg yolk extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Dextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Linoleic acid, Ceramide np, Camellia japonica seed oil, Disodium edta, Parfum, Egg, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hyaluronate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Egg yolk extract, Unknown, Sodium polyacrylate, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Albumen extract, Ubiquinone, Disodium edta, Parfum, Egg, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Peg-32, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Albumen extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Xanthan gum, Dextrin, Vinegar, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Egg, Unknown
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