Bella Aurora Bio10 Forte Intensive Anti-Dark Spot Treatment Ampoules
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Kojic acidWorks well
“Bella Aurora’s potent ampoules work to help diminish the appearance of dark spots, powered by exclusive B-CORE 221TM depigmenting technology.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: kojic acid
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: ascorbyl glucoside.
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.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“The anti-ageing concentrate helps to soften the appearance of fine lines, promoting a youthful-looking radiance.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, Kojic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) 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 - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclopentasiloxane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Sclareolide, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycereth-26~3.4–5%
Methylpropanediol~2.7–4.1%
Ascorbyl glucoside~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triglycerideSclareolide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Derived from clary sage. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about SclareolideSaccharide isomerate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateKojic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-6 methyl ether~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- 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 copolymerIsohexadecane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycerin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 citratePolysorbate 60~0.15–0.7%
Phenylpropanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sclareolide, Saccharide isomerate, Kojic acid, Unknown, Unknown, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-6 methyl ether, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 60, Phenylpropanol, Sorbitan isostearate, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyvinyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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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.
| Bella AuroraBio10 Forte Intensive Anti-Dark Spot Treatment AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | Ella BachéRetinol Night Treatment Serum | Institut EsthedermEsthe-White System Brightening Youth Anti-Dark Spots Serum | NINE LESSB-Boost 1% Kojic Acid Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $109.55 | $97.56 | $11.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Bella Aurora - Bio10 Forte Intensive Anti-Dark Spot Treatment Ampoules" is effective for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-5 norisoleucyl sh-nonapeptide-1 0.60% - 1.35%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.80% and saccharide isomerate 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 54.60$ in the United States, for 39.50£ in the United Kingdom and for 69.20CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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