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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
glycerin
3.5% -
5.3%
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.4% -
1%
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
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
spinacia oleracea leaf extract
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
spirulina platensis extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
algae extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing | |
Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
plankton extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
plankton extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
kaolin
5.5% -
8.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
glycerin
3.5% -
5.3%
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, Kaolin, Glycerin, Brassica rapa leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Plankton extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Algae extract, Unknown, Sodium citrate, Sodium ascorbate, Lecithin, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future
- 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
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin