ArtNaturals LUXE Brightening Cream
Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Featuring rejuvenating Jojoba Oil to soothe and nourish skin for a gorgeous glow, Kojic Acid to help lighten the appearance of age spots and scars, and Lactic Acid (AHA) to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ginkgo biloba leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Featuring rejuvenating Jojoba Oil to soothe and nourish skin for a gorgeous glow, Kojic Acid to help lighten the appearance of age spots and scars, and Lactic Acid (AHA) to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract, squalene) 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 · 11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSqualene~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneOctyldodecyl myristate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateC20-22 alkyl phosphate~1.6–2.5%
C20-22 alcohols~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilNiacinamide~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractArnica montana flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Saccharide isomerate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolBisabolol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 BisabololSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Water~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Caramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMica~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works 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 dioxideTin oxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalene, Octyldodecyl myristate, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Saccharide isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Water, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Caramel, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
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| ArtNaturals LUXEBrightening CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleEmepelle Night Cream | MISSHANear Skin Madecanol Cream | Cetaphilnew Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $16.99 | $195.00+$178.01 | $26.97+$9.98 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Madecassoside | Anhydroxylitol |
| 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 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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- 4Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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