ArtNaturals LUXE Vitamin K Gel Moisturizer
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Benefits Nourish, strengthen, and restore the appearance of skin Regenerate & hydrate skin for healthier, clearer-looking skin Key Ingredients Vitamin K helps boost skin's strength to restore skin's appearance for a more flawless overall look Vitamin B5 locks moisture into the skin to hydrate and smooth out the skin's texture”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Vitamin K Gel Moisturizer”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: chondrus crispus extract, moringa oleifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Benefits Nourish, strengthen, and restore the appearance of skin Regenerate & hydrate skin for healthier, clearer-looking skin Key Ingredients Vitamin K helps boost skin's strength to restore skin's appearance for a more flawless overall look Vitamin B5 locks moisture into the skin to hydrate and smooth out the skin's texture”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimGood support
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit, Citrus aurantium amara flower oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~3.6–5.5%
- 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 NiacinamidePentylene glycol~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium polyacrylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~1.3–1.9%
Phytonadione~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolXanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractCarica papaya fruit~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytonadione~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytonadione, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus crispus extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Phytonadione, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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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.
| ArtNaturals LUXEVitamin K Gel MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRestoring Water Gel | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser | BootsIngredients Multibiotic Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | $18.99 | $19.79+$0.80 | $33.05+$14.06 | $6.61−$12.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"ArtNaturals LUXE - Vitamin K Gel Moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (chondrus crispus extract, moringa oleifera seed oil and pentylene glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 3.60% - 5.50%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.85% - 1.25% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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