Works for
Anti-agingGluconolactone, Vitis vinifera seed extractWorks well
“Vinanza Oxifend - natural anti-ageing at its best.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
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 toneGluconolactoneWorks well
“The Antipodes Apostle Skin-Brightening Serum is a mineral water-based serum to help target pigmentation, brighten your skin and restore even tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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.
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“Kiwifruit exfoliating enzyme brightens your skin for fresh-faced beauty.”
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: gluconolactone.
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Ganoderma lucidum extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Waiwera mineral-blessed water helps restore essential moisture while delivering antioxidant-rich Vinanza Performance Plus ® to help reduce the effects of over production of melanin causing pigmentation.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Vitis vinifera seed extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - gluconolactone also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Cinnamal + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyathea medullaris leaf extract~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sclerotium gum~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumVitis vinifera skin extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractActinidia deliciosa fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractGanoderma lucidum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractParfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCinnamal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyathea medullaris leaf extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Sclerotium gum, Vitis vinifera skin extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract, Rubus idaeus seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
| AntipodesApostle Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SkinPointEightAge-Adapt Night Concentrate | DermadoctorCalm Cool + Corrected Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum | MZ SkinHyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 59% |
| Price | — | $374.53 | $39.00 | $113.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Bakuchiol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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