Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
FRESH WAVES balancing moisturiser
Source: From product name
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, vaccinium corymbosum seed oil.
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Prebiotics Helping to keep your skin's microbiome happy and healthy, prebiotics work to keep sebum levels in check and ward off blemish-causing bacteria.
Source: Tropic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Alpha-glucan, Unknown, Algae, Unknown, Aloe vera leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Unknown, Tin, Tocopherol, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Parfum, Parfum, Water, Coconut alkanes, Butylene glycol, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycerin, Beta-glucan, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Pectin, Sclerotium gum, Saccharide isomerate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium anisate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium gluconate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Maltodextrin, Geraniol, Linalool
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