Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Evens skin toneMorus bombycis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWeak evidence
“Alliance Bio-Taches Emulsion 30ml is a depigmenting care which aim is to remove brown spots and prevent their formation.This emulsion exerts a visible cosmetic action on hyper-pigmented skins thanks to its formula rich in ingredients, rigorously selected.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (scutellaria baicalensis 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Squalane, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 9 moreGood evidence
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, LimoneneMedium 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%
Butylene glycol~6.2–7.6%
- 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 glycolHydrogenated coconut oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ceteareth-20~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Cetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSqualane~1.8–2.2%
- 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 SqualaneGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCi 77891~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethanolamine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineOctyldodecanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPotassium azeloyl diglycinate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
More about Potassium azeloyl diglycinateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.3–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Scutellaria baicalensis extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalic acid~0.15–0.3%
Morus bombycis root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
More about Morus bombycis root extractLimonene~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 LimoneneCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl alcohol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ci 77891, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Octyldodecanol, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Lactic acid, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Malic acid, Morus bombycis root extract, Limonene, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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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.
| AllianceBio-Taches EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | SkinTraLet Your Skin Drink Up - hydrating face cream | Temple skincareTMPL Hydrating Face Moisturiser | VMV HypoallergenicsRed Better Daily Calming Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 69% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $28.94 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Azeloyl-Glycine: A new active in skin disequilibriumresearchgate.net
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