PRODUCT REVIEW
Womaness Fountain of Glow
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $20.99
More options from: $20.99
Price as of 4/12/2024 2:43 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Brightens, hydrates, and conditions—improving the appearance of dull skin from your changing hormonesA breakthrough super-antioxidant formula of 8% vitamin C in a naturally derived squalane oilHelps boost collagen production and fade spots
squalane
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Brightens, hydrates, and conditions—improving the appearance of dull skin from your changing hormonesA breakthrough super-antioxidant formula of 8% vitamin C in a naturally derived squalane oilHelps boost collagen production and fade spots
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Womaness - Fountain of Glow |  African Botanics - Vita-C Corrector |  Medik8 - C-Tetra+ Intense Serum |  DeVita - Luxe C17 Serum |  Common Heir - 10% Vitamin C Serum |  Dermadoctor - Kakadu C High Potency Evening Oil |  Dr. Loretta - Anti-Aging Repair Serum |  The Ordinary - Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F |  Paula's choice - Power Berry Serum |  SUNDAY RILEY - CEO Rapid Flash Brightening Serum |  Kate Somerville - Kx Active Concentrates Vitamin B3 + Vitamin C Serum | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
56%
|
52%
|
50%
|
49%
|
48%
|
48%
|
47%
|
46%
|
45%
|
45%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common: Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common: Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
Show more
Potential irritants
parfum
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
coco-caprylate
8% -
12.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
propylheptyl caprylate
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, C10-18 triglycerides, Ascorbyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Water, Parfum
Sources
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt