Works for
Evens skin toneHydroquinone, Glycine soja protein + 1 moreWorks well
“This targeted treatment contains a unique triple-action formula, which combines the following Hydroquinone--a dermatologist-recommended ingredient to safely fade dark spots Alpha hydroxy acid--to enhance results Vitamin E--to help soften and smooth skin”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.
In addition, this product contains hydroxyethyl urea. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja protein.
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.
ExfoliationHydroxyethyl urea, Lactic acidWorks well
“This targeted treatment contains a unique triple-action formula, which combines the following Hydroquinone--a dermatologist-recommended ingredient to safely fade dark spots Alpha hydroxy acid--to enhance results Vitamin E--to help soften and smooth skin”
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: hydroxyethyl urea.
MoisturizingIsopropyl myristate, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“AMBI Fade Cream is an advanced formula that effectively fades dark spots and skin discolorations for an even, natural skin tone.”
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:
betaine, 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: isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hydroquinone, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydroquinone2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).
More about HydroquinoneEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate2%
- 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 methoxycinnamateWater~45–55%
Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl myristate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateStearic acid~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCyclopentasiloxane~3.5–4.3%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- 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 alcoholBetaine~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxyethyl urea~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- 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~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateDimethicone crosspolymer~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- 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 acetateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acidPropylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Peg-16 soy sterol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateButylene glycol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 glycolGlycine soja protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinIngredient list view
Hydroquinone, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium metabisulfite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Lactic acid, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Peg-16 soy sterol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja protein
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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.
| AMBISkincare Fade CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiNu-Derm Exfoderm Forte | Youth To The PeopleKombucha + 10% AHA Liquid Exfoliant with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid | SkintechPeel2Glow Sleep and Repair 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $7.49 | $525.00+$517.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"AMBI - Skincare Fade Cream" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydroxyethyl urea 1.50% - 1.80%, glycerin 4.20% - 5.10% and betaine 1.90% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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