Works for
Evens skin toneIsobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Yeast extract + 1 moreWorks well
“A powerful illuminating serum clinically proven to reduce the look of dark spots by 61%* while refining texture for brighter, smoother skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol.
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: paeonia lactiflora root extract, yeast 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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“Designed as a complete approach to brightening and clarity, this advanced formula goes beyond dark spot correction to visibly even skin tone, smooth texture, refine the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and boost hydration for multidimensional radiance.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, 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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, TocopherolNot delivered
“Designed as a complete approach to brightening and clarity, this advanced formula goes beyond dark spot correction to visibly even skin tone, smooth texture, refine the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and boost hydration for multidimensional radiance.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Yeast extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, yeast extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena flower extract + 5 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~6.6–8%
- 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 waterGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIsopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinatePanthenol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateYeast extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Succinoglycan~0.7–1.05%
Maltodextrin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- 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 oilSclerotium gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcetyl hydroxyproline~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineIsobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sometimes referred to as Thiamidol (patented by Beiersdorf). A compound that can reduce melanin production in skin. Can help to fade pigmentation spots quicker and even out the skin tone. It is a relatively new compound and the research on it is ongoing. The first studies show that it might be as effective in reducing hyperpigmentation as hydroquinone but with fewer side effects
More about Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinolMannose~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium mannose phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.5%
Soy amino acids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soy amino acidsEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractPantolactone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractNicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Has been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
More about Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culturePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-10~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus junos peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Yeast extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinoglycan, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Mannose, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium mannose phosphate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Soy amino acids, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Pantolactone, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa damascena flower extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus junos peel oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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