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Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Retinol’s powerful anti-ageing properties are no secret in the skincare world.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient yeast extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneYeast extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Its active nature also means it helps to resurface skin, diminishing any texture-related problems: such as scarring, pigmentation, open pores, and post-acne issues.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, yeast extract) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Its active nature also means it helps to resurface skin, diminishing any texture-related problems: such as scarring, pigmentation, open pores, and post-acne issues.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Yeast extract, Calendula officinalis extract + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (yeast extract) 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 · Glycerin, Yeast extract + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, yeast extract.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- 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 juiceCalendula officinalis extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractCarbomer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateAcetyl cysteine~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSilica~0.35–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Calendula officinalis extract, Carbomer, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Acetyl cysteine, Yeast extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Silica, Butylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Parfum
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| 111SKIN UKDr Yannis Hero EditYOUR PRODUCT | BABE LABORATORIOSVitamin C+ Ampoules | TypologyConcentré Illuminateur — Vitamine C 5% + Aloe vera | SwisslineRadiance Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | — | $26.33 | $22.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | — | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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