Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Evens skin tonePinus pinaster bark extractLimited evidence
“This formula also assists in reducing the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin tone.”
This product contains ingredients (pinus pinaster bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Arctium lappa root extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Lavandula angustifolia oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glyceryl stearate se~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePinus pinaster bark extract~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractGlyceryl stearate se~2.7–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seMenthyl salicylate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl myristate~1–1.2%
Peg-35 castor oil~0.7–1%
Myristica fragrans extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-75 stearate~0.5–0.75%
Arctium lappa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractFraxinus excelsior leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borneol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Terpineol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCupressus sempervirens oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCapsicum annuum resin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedera helix extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractGaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Peg-6 stearate~0.25–0.45%
Algin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSclerotium gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Menthyl salicylate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl myristate, Peg-35 castor oil, Myristica fragrans extract, Peg-75 stearate, Arctium lappa root extract, Fraxinus excelsior leaf extract, Borneol, Alcohol denat., Terpineol, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Cetyl alcohol, Capsicum annuum resin, Hedera helix extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Peg-6 stearate, Algin, Sclerotium gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Isoeugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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