9wishes White Tone-Up Body Serum
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 21 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Whitening + anti-wrinkle + UV protection(SPF21).”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing20 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A daily tone-up cream that brightens and moisturizes skin.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sea water~28–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterWater~13–16%
Butylene glycol~5.9–7.2%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePhenyl trimethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconePropylene glycol dicaprylate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Propylene glycol dicaprylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTitanium dioxide~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDimethicone~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeNiacinamide~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSilica~1–1.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateSodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloride1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAllantoin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.65%
- 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 extractCimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum multiflorum root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sesamum indicum seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractPhellinus linteus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica gigas root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractSophora flavescens root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Adenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha resin extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractPerilla frutescens leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractIngredient list view
Sea water, Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Phenyl trimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Polygonum multiflorum root extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Pentylene glycol, Aspalathus linearis extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Perilla frutescens leaf extract
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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.
| 9wishesWhite Tone-Up Body SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum SPF50+ Pa++++ | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ | Radical SkincareUV Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 71% | 70% |
| Price | $27.90 | $42.97+$15.07 | — | $50.24+$22.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Ceramide Np | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 21 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "9wishes - White Tone-Up Body Serum" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 39.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 27.90$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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