Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 7 moreWorks well
“Stabilized vitamin C diminishes hyperpigmentation and neutralizes free radicals while organic extracts of evening primrose, witch hazel and flax seed soothe inflammation and maintain moisture levels.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: oenothera biennis oil, brassica oleracea italica seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 2 moreMay help
“A 100% natural, stable and potent Vitamin C boosting serum for all skin types that helps to firm the skin and brighten skin tone for a youthful looking complexion.”
This product contains superoxide dismutase, thioctic acid, tocopherol. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneMagnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“A 100% natural, stable and potent Vitamin C boosting serum for all skin types that helps to firm the skin and brighten skin tone for a youthful looking complexion.”
This product contains ingredients (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Superoxide dismutase + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, thioctic acid, tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hamamelis virginiana waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateTocopherol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolXanthan gum~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPyrus malus fruit extract~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPanthenol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSuperoxide dismutase~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseThioctic acid~0.6–1.4%
Brassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Oenothera biennis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractHamamelis virginiana water~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Unknown, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Panthenol, Superoxide dismutase, Thioctic acid, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Salix alba bark extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Match | — | 58% | 55% | 54% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Oatmeal Extract | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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