PRODUCT REVIEW
Venn Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Works to brighten, hydrate and improve the skin's complexionContains B vitamins, amino acids and Venn's mastic gumPromotes a strengthened skin barrierContributes to improved firmness and elasticityHelps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and ageingClinically and dermatologist tested UK200030915
adenosine
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
folic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
serine
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier and works to brighten and hydrate the complexion.
glycine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
isoleucine
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
threonine
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
ellagic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can help prevent and treat hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
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Anti-oxidation
carnosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
glutathione
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
pinus pinaster bark extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
camellia sinensis leaf water
25% -
31%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
glycerin
3.7% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf water, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Niacinamide, Stearic acid, Lupinus albus seed oil, Nicotinoyl dipeptide-22, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, C14-28 alkyl acid, Panthenol, Sodium olivoyl glutamate, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Arginine, Fucose, Acmella oleracea extract, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Carnitine, Ellagic acid, Biotin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Sh-polypeptide-64, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Carnosine, Glycine, Glutamine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine hcl, Inositol, Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium pyruvate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin
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