PRODUCT REVIEW
True Botanicals Clear Repair Nightly Treatment
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
An all-in-one nightly treatment that effectively helps reduce the look of blemishes, dark spots and signs of aging, so you wake up to smoother, more radiant looking skin.
glucosamine hcl
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The formula is a blend of some of nature’s most potent ingredients – biocompatible niacinamide, black willow bark extract, and skin-strengthening hyaluronic acid – which work together to promote skin cell turnover while helping to calm skin and increase hydration.
squalene
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
chondrus crispus
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
cucurbita pepo seed oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
squalene
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
alaria esculenta extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
An all-in-one nightly treatment that effectively helps reduce the look of blemishes, dark spots and signs of aging, so you wake up to smoother, more radiant looking skin.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
An all-in-one nightly treatment that effectively helps reduce the look of blemishes, dark spots and signs of aging, so you wake up to smoother, more radiant looking skin.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
glucosamine hcl
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
alaria esculenta extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
lavandula hybrida oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
squalene
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
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
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Potential irritants
lavandula hybrida oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus
2.5% -
3.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
squalene
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
Show more
All ingredients
camellia sinensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
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
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Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Alaria esculenta extract, Chondrus crispus, Salix nigra bark extract, Santalum album, Water, Glycerin, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Propanediol, Squalene, Glucosamine hcl, Tocopherol, Algin, Niacinamide, Salix nigra bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Alaria esculenta extract, Sodium chloride, Helichrysum stoechas flower extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Lavandula hybrida oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Lavandula hybrida oil
Sources
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses