PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
and glycolipids then help to reinforce skin’s barrier function, while essential fatty acids enhance elasticity and ‘stretch’; geranium oil then helps to normalise excessively oily complexions, and vitamin E hydrates and deflects environmental aggressors.
linoleic acid
2.5% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
linolenic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
glycine soja sterols
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Regain youthful luminosity with Zelens' Power C Treatment Drops , a high potency anti-aging formula infused with 20% Vitamin C to brighten, smoothen, and protect the skin.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
4.7% -
7%
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)
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
A brightening, free radical-fighting powerhouse, ‘Power C’ enhances elasticity, diminishes the visibility of dark spots and provides protection from the everyday environmental onslaught.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
4.7% -
7%
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
psidium guajava fruit extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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)
linolenic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
psidium guajava fruit extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
coco-caprylate/caprate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.8% -
8.7%
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
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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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Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Isoamyl laurate, Linoleic acid, Isoamyl cocoate, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Glycine soja lipids, Glycine soja sterols, Linolenic acid, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- 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
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Guava: phytochemical composition of a potential source of antioxidants for cosmetic and/or dermatological applications
- Biological Activity of Blackcurrant Extracts (Ribes nigrum L.) in Relation to Erythrocyte Membranes
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health