
“Smooth Operator Body Lotion”
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.
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.
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
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.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
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.
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem 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.


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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteA 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 triglycerideHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateA 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 DimethiconeUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersA mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteWorks 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 dioxideA colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxOne 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 GlycerinA plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractA plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilA 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 acetatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Isopropyl palmitate, Glycolic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Titanium dioxide, Tin oxide, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Melia azadirachta extract, Sodium hydroxide, Glycerin, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Salix alba bark extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Disodium edta, Ascorbic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
| AlleyoopSmooth Operator Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Shen Hsiang TangCellina Intensive AHA Brightening Body Lotion | JULYMEPerfume Body Lotion - 7 Types | BootsIngredients Glycolic Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | $18.20 | $26.30 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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