Works for
Anti-agingGluconolactone, Ascorbic acidWorks well
“Formulated with pure gold, antioxidant-rich Gold Vitamin C, and an intelligent blend of collagen-supporting peptides, this lightweight essence supports skins longevity—enhancing moisture by 44%*, strengthening the skin's moisture barrier by 28%*, and visibly brightening and evening skin tone for a complexion that's radiant, youthful and resilient.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
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 toneGluconolactone, Glutathione + 1 moreWorks well
“Formulated with pure gold, antioxidant-rich Gold Vitamin C, and an intelligent blend of collagen-supporting peptides, this lightweight essence supports skins longevity—enhancing moisture by 44%*, strengthening the skin's moisture barrier by 28%*, and visibly brightening and evening skin tone for a complexion that's radiant, youthful and resilient.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, glutathione
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.
MoisturizingDiglycerin, Gluconolactone + 9 moreWorks
“Formulated with pure gold, antioxidant-rich Gold Vitamin C, and an intelligent blend of collagen-supporting peptides, this lightweight essence supports skins longevity—enhancing moisture by 44%*, strengthening the skin's moisture barrier by 28%*, and visibly brightening and evening skin tone for a complexion that's radiant, youthful and resilient.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, erythritol.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Glutathione + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) 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 - gluconolactone also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterIsopentyldiol~4.1–5%
Propanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiglycerin~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol2,3-butanediol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneGlycerin~1.2–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinOsmanthus fragrans flower extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
Lens esculenta seed extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.7%
Sorbitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractErythritol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGold~0.2–0.4%
Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidGlutathione~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneCitronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Copper powder~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Pentylene glycol, 2,3-butanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Osmanthus fragrans flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Lens esculenta seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitol, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Erythritol, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Gold, Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Glutathione, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium benzoate, Copper powder
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Alcaligenes Polysaccharides | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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