Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi

Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi
7.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a maximum occlusivity of 10 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈10.0%) and Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (est. ≈10.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈10.0%), 
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Forest Essentials Advanced Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈10.0%), Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈10.0%) and Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
10
Cetearyl Olivate
10
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
10
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
10
Ascorbic Acid
4
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
4
Glycerin
2
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
1.5
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
1
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Juice
1
Eel Extract
1
Rhizophora Mangle Extract
0.3
Sodium Levulinate
0.3
Phytic Acid
0.7
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract
0.5
Lactobacillus/Date Fruit Ferment Extract
0.5
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Est. %
Cetearyl Olivate
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
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Ascorbic Acid
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Glycerin
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
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Withania Somnifera Root Extract
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Litchi Chinensis Fruit Juice
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Eel Extract
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Rhizophora Mangle Extract
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Sodium Levulinate
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Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
4
1
0.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
24.0
10.0
10.0
4.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
4
1
0.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 24.0 20
10.0
10.0
10.0
4.0
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1
0.5
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5
4
1
0.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
10
10
4
All occlusives 24.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
24.0
10.0
10.0
4.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 10 2.5
Total
2.5
Ascorbic Acid
2.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
10
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
10
10
2
0.5
All antioxidants 22.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
22.5
Ascorbic Acid
10
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
10
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
2
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
0.5
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.7
All soothing 0.7 5 No
All soothing
0.7
0.7
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Cetearyl Olivate
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Olivate

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit ExtractDerived from the golden kiwi fruit, this extract is rich in humectant polysaccharides and antioxidant organic acids, as well as phenolic compounds.
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Withania Somnifera Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Litchi Chinensis Fruit JuiceDescription is coming soon
Eel Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Eel ExtractDescription is coming soon
Rhizophora Mangle Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Rhizophora Mangle ExtractDescription is coming soon
Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Phytic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytic AcidPhytic acid is found in rice and is seen as a cousin of alpha-hydroxy acids. As a chelator, it can bind to certain metals that may cause discoloration in products or reduce the efficacy of other ingredients.
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.7
Function
Origin
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract derived from fennel that contains a warm, spicy essential oil and an emollient fatty oil.
Lactobacillus/Date Fruit Ferment Extract
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Date Fruit Ferment ExtractDescription is coming soon
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

Description is coming soon