Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Harnessing the powers of sebum-controlling Bamboo Powder, the quick-absorbing lotion melts effortlessly into skin to deliver long-lasting hydration, whilst helping to eliminate excess oil and shine.”
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:
glycerin, polyglycerin-3.
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: helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acid, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Thioctic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Santalum spicatum seed oil, Commiphora mukul resin extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~4.1–5%
- 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 NiacinamideCetearyl olivate~2.5–3.1%
Sorbitan olivate~2.2–2.7%
Zea mays starch~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyl avocadate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum spicatum seed oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan caprylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateJojoba esters~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxSorbitan palmitate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora mukul resin extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAllantoin~0.25–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideSodium gluconate~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidThioctic acid~0.2–0.4%
Schizandra sphenanthera fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCitrus aurantium dulcis flower water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.25–0.45%
Polyglycerin-3~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSilica~0.35–0.6%
Propyl gallate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateSodium anisate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Zea mays starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyl avocadate, Santalum spicatum seed oil, Sorbitan caprylate, Jojoba esters, Tocopheryl acetate, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Cetyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Sorbitan palmitate, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Thioctic acid, Schizandra sphenanthera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower water, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Silica, Propyl gallate, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol
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| A'kinOil Control Facial LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Doctor Rogers RestoreRestore Face Lotion | Erno LaszloPhormula 3-10 Skin Repair | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $68.00 | $260.00 | $27.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "A'kin - Oil Control Facial Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and polyglycerin-3) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl palmitate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (4.10% - 5.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 27.60$ in the United States, for 35.00CA$ in Canada and for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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