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Daily Balance Facial Moisturizer V76 by Vaughn

V76 by Vaughn - Daily Balance Facial Moisturizer
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

66 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/20/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Daily Balance Facial Moisturizer"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lactic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"This shine-free energizing lotion locks in moisture and soothes to help give skin a refreshed, more youthful appearance."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
retinyl palmitate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactic acid
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
myristyl myristate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
retinyl palmitate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
tocopheryl acetate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water/eau Plain old water
2 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
3 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
5 peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
6 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
7 ppg-15 stearyl ether Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
8 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
9 hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
10 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
11 myristyl myristate An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
12 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
13 retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
14 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
15 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
16 aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder 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
17 epilobium fleischeri extract
18 barosma betulina leaf extract
19 zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
20 jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
21 hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables Help soften the upper layer of the skin
22 c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
23 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
24 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
25 arachidyl alcohol Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
26 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
27 polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
28 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
29 arachidyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together
30 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
31 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
32 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
33 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
34 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
35 bht A preservative
36 laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together
37 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
38 aminomethyl propanol Used to adjust the pH in formulations
39 ascorbic acid One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
40 lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
41 benzoic acid A preservative
42 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
43 chlorphenesin A preservative
44 sorbic acid A preservative
45 parfum/fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
46 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
47 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
48 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
49 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
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Scientific Sources

  • Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
  • Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research
  • Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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