Works for
Evens skin toneHydroquinone, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
“The special gel tightly bonds to your skin, and attacks melanin in a timed sequence overnight.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Thioctic acid, Bisabolol + 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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Thioctic acidMay help
This product contains thioctic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Dimethicone, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 3 moreWorks
“Contains highly concentrated new stabilized hydroquinone.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone.
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: 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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Dimethicone~22–34%
- 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 DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDipropylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCetalkonium chloride~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroquinone~2.6–4%
- 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 HydroquinonePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBisabolol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololWater~0.8–1.2%
Ethylcellulose~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thioctic acid~0.45–1%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractLithospermum officinale root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gentiana lutea root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractPueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractIngredient list view
Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Cetalkonium chloride, Hydroquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Bisabolol, Water, Ethylcellulose, Thioctic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Lithospermum officinale root extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract
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| AMPLEURLuxury White Concentrate HQ110YOUR PRODUCT | Porcelain SkinWhitening Serum | Meaningful BeautyDark Spot Correcting Treatment | ProactivAdvanced Dark Spot Correcting Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $75.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Sea Buckthorn Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"AMPLEUR - Luxury White Concentrate HQ110" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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The product retails for 124.80$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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