Based on the ingredients included, "Barefaced - Hydrating Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) 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 (ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, cholesterol and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 2.00% - 3.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.55%, ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%, ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.70% and phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
This moistruizer also contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.40% - 0.90%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Exfoliation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

exfoliate + unclog pores Liquid Gold .

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This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate

niacinamide 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare

phytosphingosine 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

improve tone/texture + reduce fine lines/wrinkles Hydrating Lotion .

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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 tetrapeptide-2, epigallocatechin gallate, resveratrol.

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.

niacinamide 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

resveratrol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

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improve tone/texture + reduce fine lines/wrinkles Hydrating Lotion .

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: epigallocatechin gallate, resveratrol.

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.

niacinamide 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

resveratrol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydrating Lotion

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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: dimethicone, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, niacinamide, phytosphingosine

ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

phytosphingosine 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

resveratrol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

epigallocatechin gallate 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

caffeine 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

exfoliate + even skin tone #glowingskin #beforeandafter #skinsogood

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This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2% - 3%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

avena sativa kernel extract 3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

resveratrol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

avena sativa kernel extract 3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Stearic acid, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cetearyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Resveratrol, Epigallocatechin gallate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide ap, Tocopheryl acetate, Cholesterol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hydroxide, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Cetearyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	niacinamide acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +12 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +6 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +6 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +6 more Other: allantoin trehalose +2 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +7 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +1 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +9 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +27 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +7 more Other: panthenol tocopherol +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +9 more Other: ceramide 2 tetrapeptide-21 +1 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +7 more Other: hydroxyethyl urea squalane +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +7 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +3 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide ap +7 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside glycolic acid +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +2 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	tocopherol Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more

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Barefaced Hydrating Lotion

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-aging

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