Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (lycium barbarum fruit 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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Replenishes moisture and key nutrients, so skin isn't left feeling dry or depleted
Source: Ulta
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Packed with tiny Volcanic Ash scrubbies and pore-cleansing plant exfoliants, Ursa Major's Green Slate Mineral Polish is a satisfying, mineral-rich treatment that deeply exfoliates and smoothes skin's appearance.
Source: Ulta
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.
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Key Actives
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down 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
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
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Help oil and water mix together
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface 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
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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
Help oil and water mix together
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to improve stability of the formulation
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Alumina, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Montmorillonite, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Betula alba juice, Lactobacillus ferment, Hericium erinaceum extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Sea water, Salix nigra bark extract, Volcanic ash, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Sea silt, Titanium dioxide, Sodium phytate, Cellulose gum, Glyceryl stearate, Quartz powder, Sodium oxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Silica, Quartz, Triethyl citrate, Abies sibirica oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Artemisia herba-alba leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Ci 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
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