PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Clinically-proven to reduce sebum production by up to 70%, this revolutionary waterless serum helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles whilst evening skin tone and hydrating the complexion.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.1% -
0.5%
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?
Clinically-proven to reduce sebum production by up to 70%, this revolutionary waterless serum helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles whilst evening skin tone and hydrating the complexion.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
salicylic acid
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Clinically-proven to reduce sebum production by up to 70%, this revolutionary waterless serum helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles whilst evening skin tone and hydrating the complexion.
helianthus annuus seed oil
4% -
6%
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
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
lysolecithin
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
pullulan
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Potential irritants
pullulan
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
helianthus annuus seed oil
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Pinus sylvestris trunk extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Ethyl ferulate, Salicylic acid, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Silica, Sorbic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil expressed, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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