Cake Microneedle Spot Dots Overnight Spot Solution
Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Trehalose + 5 moreWorks well
“Ingredients WE POUR IN Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Evens skin toneEpigallocatechin gallate, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
“Key Benefits Patented technology Minimizes the appearance of blemishes for a more even appearing skin tone Create a smoother looking appearance Reduce the appearance of blemishes Cruelty free & vegan Using the Goodness After you have cleansed away your day, apply a patch where needed.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate, madecassoside.
Anti-blemishEpigallocatechin gallate, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“Microneedle Spot Dots Overnight Spot Solution”
This product contains ingredients (epigallocatechin gallate) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Epigallocatechin gallateWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) 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 - epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Madecassoside, Epigallocatechin gallateMay help
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Trehalose~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCellulose gum~6.7–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidGlycerin~3–4.5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateWater~1.7–2.5%
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolMadecassoside~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideSalicylic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEpigallocatechin gallate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateEthoxydiglycol~0.05–0.3%
Totarol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Trehalose, Cellulose gum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Water, Butylene glycol, Madecassoside, Salicylic acid, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Epigallocatechin gallate, Ethoxydiglycol, Totarol
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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.
| CakeMicroneedle Spot Dots Overnight Spot SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | Some By MiMicro Pin Spot Patch | Hero CosmeticsMight Patch - Micropoint for Blemishes | HealGelIntensive Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 77% | 70% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | $10.99 | $52.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Hydrating SerumCarenology 95 BE:FINE The AC Spot Treatment
Product summary
"Cake - Microneedle Spot Dots Overnight Spot Solution" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.45% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.90% - 1.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (trehalose 26.00% - 39.00%, sodium hyaluronate 2.10% - 3.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 4.40% - 6.70% and glycerin 3.00% - 4.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Cake" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 11.99CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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