Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks well
“Boots Glow Essence 28ml Our Boots Glow Essence energises, hydrates and refreshes skin, to leave skin looking brighter and feeling plumped with moisture.”
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: cocos nucifera fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
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-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~2.7–4%
- 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 NiacinamidePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDipropylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolParfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractAmyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Buteth-3~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalDenatonium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Tributyl citrate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene glycol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Linalool, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Amyl cinnamal, Buteth-3, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Hydroxycitronellal, Denatonium benzoate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tributyl citrate
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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.
| BootsGlow Essence SerumYOUR PRODUCT | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | Physicians FormulaSkin Booster Brightening Vitamin Shot | JMsolutionMarine Luminous Pearl Deep Moisture Ampoule Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Price | — | $22.40 | $13.49 | $35.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Pentapeptide-18 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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