PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Daily Defence Moisturiser
micrococcus lysate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
sodium hyaluronate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
2.5% -
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
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Anti-oxidation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
micrococcus lysate
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fortified with micro-encapsulation technology, the sunscreen delivers organic UV filters embedded in silica-based capsules that create an invisible layer over skin, shielding from the sun and free radicals that can lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
glutamylamidoethyl imidazole
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A peptide that is claimed to be helpful in supporting vitamin D production in skin but evidence is lacking
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.35% -
0.65%
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)
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Innovative Imudilin® reinforces the immune system, whilst a dose of Vitamin C brightens dull skin and lightens pigmentation spots.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.35% -
0.65%
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| 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: 2
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.9% -
1.1%
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
ceteareth-20
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.9% -
1.1%
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
ceteareth-20
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
ethylhexyl salicylate
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Isononyl isononanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Micrococcus lysate, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Echinacea angustifolia leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, Lecithin, Silica, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pvp, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sorbitol, Ceteareth-20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Parfum, Linalool, Sorbic acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Bht, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Cosmetic product with anti-skin-aging properties
- 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
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics