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MoisturizingPanthenol, Niacinamide + 9 moreWorks well
“Formulated with a niacinamide-rich complex and soothing botanicals, Extreme B 17 boosts hydration, supports barrier function, and improves texture.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: oryza sativa bran oil, lecithin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-49, niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
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 · Niacinamide, Pantothenic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: pantothenic acid
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Folic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Fine lines and wrinkles are reduced, redness is minimised, oil levels are rebalanced, and skin is left firmer, brighter, and smoother.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-49, folic acid.
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Pyridoxine, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, pyridoxine) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Niacinamide~5.4–6.6%
- 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 NiacinamideGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinLecithin~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPanthenol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.3%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOryza sativa bran oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilButylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- 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 glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilXanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBiotin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinFolic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidCyanocobalamin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminNiacinamide~0.5–0.75%
- 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 NiacinamidePantothenic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Pantothenic acidPyridoxine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineRiboflavin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thiamine/yeast polypeptide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSclerotium gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumFolic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractBackhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractTasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus glauca fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBackhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Acetyl hexapeptide-49~0.1–0.2%
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Lecithin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Biotin, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, Niacinamide, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamine/yeast polypeptide, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sclerotium gum, Folic acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alteromonas ferment extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Davidsonia jerseyana fruit extract, Citric acid, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Acetyl hexapeptide-49, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Aspect DoctorExtreme B 17YOUR PRODUCT | Allies of SkinMandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum | REVOLUTION SKINCARESalicylic Acid & Niacinamide Serum | Revolution SkinClear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum | |
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| Match | — | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | $41.49 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Pantolactone | Pantolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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