PRODUCT REVIEW
Weleda Evening Primrose Night Cream
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Evening Primrose Night Cream
althaea officinalis root extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
arginine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
beeswax
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Instead of providing an anti-ageing effect, these products make mature skin look alive, a process Weleda calls “Age Revitalising”.
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.6% -
0.9%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
With Evening Primrose they tone and hydrate the skin whilst boosting its radiance and metabolism.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
alcohol
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
althaea officinalis root extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
triticum vulgare germ oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
alcohol
3% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
althaea officinalis root extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
triticum vulgare germ oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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All ingredients
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
sesamum indicum seed oil
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredient list view
Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Alcohol, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Beeswax, Cera alba, Chondrus crispus extract, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol
Sources
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring