
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“This velvety formula melts into skin instantly to deeply moisturize and soften while helping to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.”
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.
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: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.
“This velvety formula melts into skin instantly to deeply moisturize and soften while helping to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, pinus pinaster bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) 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 - phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, pinus pinaster bark extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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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 GlycerinAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
More about Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA 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 butterAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilTraditionally 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 juiceCan 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 extractA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractPure 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 TocopherolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumWater, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Dimethicone, Sodium stearate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprae lac, Goat milk, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Silybum marianum extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Tocopherol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Ceteareth-25, Tetrasodium edta
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