Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Prevents premature signs of skin aging
Source: Typology US
This product contains haematococcus pluvialis extract. This ingredient might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Source: Typology US
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product 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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product 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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Sclerotium gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Potato starch modified, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Sodium benzoate, Maltodextrin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Citric acid
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