Wild Science Lab

Wild Science Lab Root + Fruit Juice Boost Brightening Serum

Name: Wild Science Lab - Root + Fruit Juice Boost Brightening Serum
Brand: Wild Science Lab

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Betaine + 4 more

Works

What the product description says

“Juice Boost Brightening serum is a daily reactivation solution to encourage a brighter, firmer and more hydrated complexion.”

Source: Feelunique

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.2–4.7%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2.6–3.9%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.7%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%

LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.7%

Anti-aging

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

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What the product description says

“Lacklustre skin tone, dull uneven patches, dehydration and signs of fine lines and wrinkles.”

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~3.6–5.3%

Evens skin tone

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What the product description says

“Lacklustre skin tone, dull uneven patches, dehydration and signs of fine lines and wrinkles.”

Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.

Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.95–1.45%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.

Citrus nobilis oil—High~0.5–1.15%est.

Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.35–0.85%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Cymbopogon nardus oil—High~0.05–0.2%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~3.6–5.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~3.2–4.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Polysorbate 20~3.3–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~3.6–5.3%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Betaine~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.3–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus grandis peel oil~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis oil~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium glucuronate~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Magnesium sulfate~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lysolecithin~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Pullulan~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Silica~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Maltodextrin~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus nobilis oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Sodium glucuronate, Magnesium sulfate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Silica, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Cymbopogon nardus oil

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	5 of 5	4 of 5
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Irritancy	High	Medium	High	Medium
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Product summary

"Wild Science Lab - Root + Fruit Juice Boost Brightening Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.80% - 2.70%, betaine 2.60% - 3.90% and glycerin 3.20% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.