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True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Vitamin A Booster
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
salvia hispanica seed extract
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
5.1% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Vitamin A Booster is a plant-based retinol alternative treatment that harnesses the innate intelligence of your skin to deliver powerful anti-aging benefits, without known sensitizing side effects like redness, irritation or peeling.
tocopherol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
and uses to help fight signs of aging including wrinkles, dark spots, and uneven skin tone, delivering your most youthful-looking glow.
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| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
5.1% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
rosa canina fruit extract
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
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Ingredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Calendula officinalis flower, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Calendula officinalis flower, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract