Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“The addition of adenosine, a popular wrinkle-fighting ingredient, and green tea extract, a redness-reducing ingredient, allows for even more anti-aging benefits.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, 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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
“A 2015 Allure Korea Best of Beauty winner, the Atrue Real Black Tea True Active Essence uses the power of black tea extract to fortify skin with antioxidant benefits to help tighten pores and reduce puffiness.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 10 moreWorks well
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: persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: 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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Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentButylene glycol~6.1–9.1%
- 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 glycolSaccharide isomerate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerate1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.2%
Glycereth-26~2.3–3.5%
Niacinamide~1.8–2.7%
- 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 NiacinamideDiethoxyethyl succinate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateDipropylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolTrehalose~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePanthenol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
Maltodextrin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPropanediol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium polystyrene sulfonate~0.3–0.75%
Sorghum bicolor stalk juice~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 citrateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilWater~0.05–0.25%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Butylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Dipropylene glycol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Glycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Sorghum bicolor stalk juice, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum
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| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | — | $19.50 | $22.09 | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Madecassoside | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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