
“This lightweight essence is powered by phytotech vegan collagen from plants that saturates skin with hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, glucosamine hcl.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
“Blue-green algae extract, a retinol-like alternative, refines pores and visibly smoothes the appearance of fine lines.”
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 - glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract) 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.
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl, glycine soja seed extract.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentOne 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 GlycerinUsed 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 glycolAn 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 acidHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsAn extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractIs 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 NiacinamideMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolUsed 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 acidHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalPure 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 TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Lactobacillus ferment, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Lactic acid, Glycereth-26, Collagen amino acids, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Yeast extract, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Glycine soja seed extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Salicylic acid, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Trehalose, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Glucosamine hcl, Potassium hydroxide, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid
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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.
| AvedaAdvanced Botanical Kinetics Revitalizing Essence LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Farm StayDermacube Probiotics Therapy Toner | CLEARSTEM SkincareBRIGHTMEUP | MizonGood Bye Blemish Fresh Toner | |
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| Match | — | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| Price | $65.00 | $23.49−$41.51 | $38.00−$27.00 | $15.37−$49.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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