Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Formulated with breakout-prone complexions in mind, this light-as-air cream has been formulated with mulberry to brighten, Aurelia’s PROTIDA™ technology to restore, salicylic acid to banish breakouts, and witch hazel to soothe, this cream helps to revitalise the complexion and reduce sebum production.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingBifida ferment lysate, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Balancing Ultra-Light Moisturiser”
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, lactose.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, isopropyl myristate.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Salicylic acid helps to combat blemishes, while witch hazel tones the skin to refine the appearance of enlarged pores.”
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Bifida ferment lysate, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus nobilis oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Bifida ferment lysate~5.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCorn starch modified~2.3–2.8%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~1.6–1.9%
Isopropyl myristate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium polyacrylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateLactose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%
Maltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSalix alba bark extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractMilk protein~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidWhey protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMorus alba root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Syringa vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
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 acidPolianthes tuberosa extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Corn starch modified, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus nobilis oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Lactose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Salix alba bark extract, Milk protein, Salicylic acid, Whey protein, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Morus alba root extract, Sodium phytate, Syringa vulgaris extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Lactic acid, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Ascorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| AureliaBalancing Ultra-Light MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Skin DoctorsCapillary Clear | NuhanciamAnti-Imperfection Face Cream | Triumph & DisasterGameface Moisturiser Tube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Price | — | $22.75 | — | $44.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Oil | Jojoba Esters |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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