Valjean Labs Morning glow

Valjean Labs Morning glow
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 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 Valjean Labs Morning glow:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Valjean Labs Morning glow:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Valjean Labs Morning glow 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?

Quite moisturizing: Valjean Labs Morning glow has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Squalane (est. ≈22.0%) and Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈4.0%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Valjean Labs Morning glow has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈11.0%), 
 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 Valjean Labs Morning glow is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈11.0%), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (est. ≈4.0%), and others.

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
50
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
22
Squalane
11
Ascorbic Acid
6
Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
4
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
3
Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil
2
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
1.5
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
0.3
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Est. %
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Squalane
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Ascorbic Acid
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Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
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Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
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Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
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Tocopherol
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Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
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Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
80.8
50.0
22.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 80.8 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
4
2
1.5
1
0.3
All occlusives 80.8 20
10.0
All occlusives
80.8
50.0
22.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 11 2.5
Total
2.5
Ascorbic Acid
2.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
11
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
50
11
4
2
1.5
1
All antioxidants 69.5 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
69.5
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
50
Ascorbic Acid
11
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
4
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
2
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
1.5
Tocopherol
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %50
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.
Squalane
Est. %22
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %11
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.

Olea Europaea Leaf Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea Leaf OilDescription is coming soon
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from the seeds of tamanu nuts. It is a prized, rarely used emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that are active against acne-causing bacteria.
Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf OilDescription is coming soon
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed OilA fatty emollient and occlusive oil expressed from the seeds of borage flowers. It has a uniquely high content of a rare gamma-linolenic acid and also contains squalene, phytosterols, and vitamin E.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from sea-buckthorn seeds or pulp. Both the seeds and the pulp are a rich source of fatty acids, and the pulp also has a high content of antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ormenis Multicaulis OilA fragrant essential oil isolated from the flowers of the Moroccan chamomile. The scent may vary from camphoraceous to fruity or balsamic, depending on the harvest location.
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Incarnata Seed OilDescription is coming soon