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Zelens 3t Complex Essential Anti-Aging Cream
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
3t Complex Essential Anti-Aging Cream
panthenyl ethyl ether
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-oxidation
malpighia punicifolia fruit extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
borago officinalis seed oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
3t Complex Essential Anti-Aging Cream
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
4% reduction in wrinkle depth, while 90% of women reported an overall improvement in skin tone and elasticity.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| 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: 9
Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
commiphora mukul resin extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
commiphora mukul resin extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
isononyl isononanoate
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
glycerin
3.9% -
4.7%
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, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Corylus avellana seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Oryza sativa hull powder, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium edta, Malus domestica fruit extract, Panthenyl ethyl ether, O-cymen-5-ol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Caramel, Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed pearl, Hyaluronic acid, Citric acid, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Sorbic acid, Ursolic acid, Himanthalia elongata extract, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Linalool, Aesculus hippocastanum bark extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Crithmum maritimum extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Helichrysum arenarium flower extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, Physalis alkekengi fruit extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Tocopherol
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- 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
- 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
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new hapten
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo-Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Ursolic acid
- Simultaneous effect of ursolic acid and oleanolic acid on epidermal permeability barrier function and epidermal keratinocyte differentiation via peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor‐α
- Liposome-encapsulated ursolic acid increases ceramides and collagen in human skin cells
- Acerola, an untapped functional superfruit: a review on latest frontiers
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- Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
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- In vivo photoprotective effects of cosmetic formulations containing UV filters, vitamins, Ginkgo biloba and red algae extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology