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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Use morning and/or night, alone or before applying moisturising products.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
oenothera biennis oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Instantly firm, lift and refresh with hyaluronic acid, licorice, GlycablendTM with Trilogy Age-Proof Nutrient Plus Firming Serum 30ml A fresh and light formulation from Trilogy to instantly firm, brighten and tighten your complexion.
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.9% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
chamomilla recutita extract
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
oenothera biennis oil
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
chamomilla recutita extract
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.9% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
xanthan gum
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus alba root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Fragaria vesca seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Glycine soja oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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