Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Ursa Major - 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.95% - 1.40% and sodium hyaluronate 0.95% - 1.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Ursa Major" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 32.00$ in the United States and for 76.20£ in the United Kingdom.
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Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, camellia sinensis leaf 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.
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cleanse, exfoliate, correct and hydrate your skin with Ursa Major's 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic.
Source: Dermstore
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Sugar extract that 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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
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
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Actively exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores (3% natural AHA/BHA complex), this tonic also helps firm, hydrate, soothe irritation and accelerate healing.Key Ingredients Aloe soothes and hydrates while promoting healthy tissue regeneration Sugarcane a natural source of glycolic acid (alpha hydroxy acid), brightens and conditions skin Birch Sap reduces the appearance of redness and uneven skin tone Willow Bark a natural source of beta hydroxy acid; soothes and conditions skin Sodium Hyaluronate helps skin retain moisture to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Key Benefits Removes oil and grime without stripping skin of moisture Exfoliates dead skin, brightens and clarifies (AHA/BHA complex)Soothes and hydrates (no shine or sticky residue)Versatile application (as a splash, spray or with cotton round)Works great for all skin types
Source: Dermstore
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Actively exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores (3% natural AHA/BHA complex), this tonic also helps firm, hydrate, soothe irritation and accelerate healing.Key Ingredients Aloe soothes and hydrates while promoting healthy tissue regeneration Sugarcane a natural source of glycolic acid (alpha hydroxy acid), brightens and conditions skin Birch Sap reduces the appearance of redness and uneven skin tone Willow Bark a natural source of beta hydroxy acid; soothes and conditions skin Sodium Hyaluronate helps skin retain moisture to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Key Benefits Removes oil and grime without stripping skin of moisture Exfoliates dead skin, brightens and clarifies (AHA/BHA complex)Soothes and hydrates (no shine or sticky residue)Versatile application (as a splash, spray or with cotton round)Works great for all skin types
Source: Dermstore
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 41/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
Potential irritants
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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
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
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
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
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Salix alba extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Saccharum officinarum extract, Molasses extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Malus domestica fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Oryza sativa seed extract, Oryza sativa, Unknown, Betula alba juice, Lactobacillus, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Unknown, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pseudotsuga menziesii branch/leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Boswellia carterii gum, Alcohol denat.
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