Works for
ExfoliationTartaric acid, Lactic acidNot delivered
“An illuminated complexion is just seven days away with our intensive resurfacing system.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.5–1.15%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“while hydrolysed yeast protein evens and encourages a radiant finish by targeting your melanocytes – the cells that produce melanin and give your skin its colour.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acidMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Tartaric acid + 2 moreWorks
“Hydrolysed yeast protein improves the luminosity of the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethylpropanediol~4.3–6.4%
Propanediol~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTriethanolamine~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCitric acid~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTartaric acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLactic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPhenylpropanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Hydrolyzed yeast protein~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Triethanolamine, Citric acid, Tartaric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Lactic acid, Phenylpropanol, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 111SKINThe Radiance ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | MaeloveSuper Smooth Resurfacing Serum | colibri skincareExfoliate Booster | The Purest SolutionsIntensive Hydration Serum Hyaluronic Acid %2 + B5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 63% | 60% |
| Price | $175.00 | $32.95−$142.05 | $16.62−$158.38 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin C | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ISNTREE Hyper Acid 4 AHA BHA PHA LHA 30 SerumDeviant Skincare Gentle Resurfacing Liquid
Product summary
"111SKIN - The Radiance Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.50% - 1.15%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (glycerin 5.30% - 7.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 175.00$ in the United States, from 99.85£ up to 951.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 218.80CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acidpatents.google.com
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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