Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Brightens skin with Niacinamide and gives spot care to skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishNiacinamide, Melia azadirachta leaf extractWorks well
“With Apricot Extract to restrain the growth of blemishes/freckles and help recovering irritated skin caused by UV lights.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 17 moreWorks well
“Blithe Pressed Serum Gold Apricot helps to hydrate skin and improve skin tone.”
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:
betaine, 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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus armeniaca fruit extract31.27%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractGlycerin~23–35%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~5–7.5%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneUndecane~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~2.3–3.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.35%
Cetyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholNiacinamide~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideDimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl olivate~0.4–1%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolSorbitan olivate~0.3–0.75%
Panthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDimethiconol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolC14-22 alcohols~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPeg-150 distearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPalmitic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerStearic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMyristic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilWater~0.15–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Undecane, Tridecane, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan olivate, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, C14-22 alcohols, Peg-150 distearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Palmitic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Stearic acid, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Disodium edta, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Myristic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Water, Tocopherol, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Blithe - Pressed Serum #Gold Apricot" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.30% - 2.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. 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 improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (betaine 0.30% - 0.75% and glycerin 23.00% - 35.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 35.00A$ in Australia, for 37.90CA$ in Canada, from 19.30$ up to 23.40$ in the United States and for 33.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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