Product claims breakdown
Anti-agingADENOSINE at ~0.2–0.35% + 1 more curated activeStrong evidence
ADENOSINE at ~0.2–0.35% + 1 more curated active
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.2–0.35%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.8%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4.1–5%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~2.3–2.8%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.2–1.5%
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks 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~0.45–0.7%
Moisturizing5 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
5 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.
ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.2–0.35%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~4.1–5%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.8%
SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENTRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~2.3–2.8%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
Evens skin toneCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.1–0.2%Good evidence
CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.1–0.2%
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.8%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4.1–5%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~2.3–2.8%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.2–1.5%
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks 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~0.45–0.7%
AdenosineRole: Key activeMight 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)~0.2–0.35%
TocopherolRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
ExfoliationCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.1–0.2% delivers this without it being on the labelQuiet bonus
CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID at ~0.1–0.2% delivers this without it being on the label
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.7–5.8%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4.1–5%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentRole: Key activeA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~2.3–2.8%
Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.2–1.5%
Titanium dioxideRole: Key activeWorks 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~0.45–0.7%
AdenosineRole: Key activeMight 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)~0.2–0.35%
TocopherolRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
Irritancy15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~3.1–3.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyLow~1.5–1.9%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~1.5–1.8%est.
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ComedogenicIsopropyl palmitate ~1.5–1.9% — rinse-off or low %Some risk
Isopropyl palmitate ~1.5–1.9% — rinse-off or low %
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.8%
Dimethicone~4.1–5%
Alcohol denat.~3.1–3.7%
Unknown~0%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~2.3–2.8%
Myreth-3 myristate~1.9–2.3%
Isopropyl palmitate~1.5–1.9%
Pentylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
Cetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
Propylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
Octyldodecanol~0.65–1%
Synthetic wax~0.55–0.85%
Tin oxide~0.75–1.1%
Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Ci 17200~0.4–0.6%
Ci 15985~0.4–0.6%
Ci 77891~0.35–0.65%
Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.7%
Stearyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
Mica~0.3–0.55%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitol~0.2–0.4%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.5%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Myristyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
Adenosine~0.2–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Biotin~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
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