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VOYA Pearlesque Hydrating Moisturiser
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pearlesque Hydrating Moisturiser
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
cucurbita pepo seed oil
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
punica granatum extract
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
selaginella lepidophylla extract
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
daucus carota sativa seed oil
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Deemed the ‘resurrection’ plant, rose of Jericho extract works to lock in moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
gluconolactone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure 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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
2.5%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
oenothera biennis oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
2.5%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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All ingredients
squalane
4.8% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
glycerin
3.9% -
4.8%
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
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Laminaria digitata extract, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Punica granatum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Calcium gluconate, Citral, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Natural products from resurrection plants: Potential for medical applications
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
- Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids