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: dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, glycine soja seed extract.

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.

alpha-arbutin 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin

dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil-soluble compound that has been shown in laboratory studies (in a petri dish, not on human volunteers) to inhibit melanin production in skin and help even out the skin tone. More research is needed to understand if it works in real life

glycine soja seed extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

Moisturizing

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Brightens skin for a luminous, hydrated complexion.

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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.

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, cetyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.2% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

althaea officinalis root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

Can 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

allantoin 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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malva sylvestris extract 4.2% - 5.2%

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mentha piperita leaf extract 3.2% - 3.9%

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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

glyceryl stearate se 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.2% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

malva sylvestris extract 4.2% - 5.2%

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Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Malva sylvestris extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, Alpha-arbutin, Ergothioneine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Alcohol, Unknown, Glycine soja seed extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Morus alba leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Limonene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Allantoin, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Carbomer, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine

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Key ingredients	alpha-arbutin panthenol +7 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +3 more Other: bakuchiol ascorbyl glucoside +10 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide isosorbide dicaprylate +13 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +8 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide betaine +2 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +15 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: arginine glyceryl glucoside +5 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +1 more Other: hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +7 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +1 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate centella asiatica extract +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate dimethicone +5 more	Common: alpha-arbutin panthenol +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	salvia sclarea oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +17 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +27 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +18 more	coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +47 more	oryza sativa bran water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more

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