Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Alcaligenes polysaccharides + 16 moreStrong evidence
“essence-emulsion”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, ceramide np
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamine, Limnanthes alba seed oilStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamineStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Centaurea cyanus flower water~25–30%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterWater~13–16%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLimnanthes alba seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneNeopentyl glycol dicaprate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Neopentyl glycol dicaprateHydrogenated castor oil stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPropylene glycol dicaprate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateAcetyl glucosamine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineActinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesAngelica keiskei leaf/stem extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCrataegus cuneata fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractPolyglutamic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidRice ferment filtrate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrateSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 AlcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 alcoholDiisostearyl malate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconeDiphenyl dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Glyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPeg-55 stearate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~0.5–0.75%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Sodium phosphate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateTriethylhexanoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Centaurea cyanus flower water, Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Hydrogenated castor oil stearate, Isostearic acid, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Acetyl glucosamine, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Ceramide np, Crataegus cuneata fruit extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Polyglutamic acid, Rice ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Diisostearyl malate, Dimethicone, Diphenyl dimethicone, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Peg-55 stearate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phosphate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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| AlbionAUTHENTIQUE The Essence EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | ManyoGalac Niacin 3.0 Essence | AbibGlutathiosome Vitamin C toner pad for Dark Spot care & Skin Glow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $345.00 | $20.00−$325.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium |
| 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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