Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingRetinol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Encapsulated Retinol and Chilean tree bark extract support more even and younger looking skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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 toneRetinolStrong evidence
“Chilean Tree bark Extract works to reduce the visible appearance of discoloration for a more luminous looking complexion*”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
MoisturizingVitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin + 15 moreGood evidence
“Lemon Extract/White Lily Bulb are credited with refreshing and moisturizing virtues.”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 5 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolStrong evidence
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: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~28–34%
- 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 waterWater~12–15%
Glycerin~5.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlyceryl stearate~2.9–3.5%
- 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~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–1.8%
- 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 triglyceride1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.1%
Cellulose~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSaccharide isomerate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCarbomer~0.5–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerTitanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePolysorbate 20~0.5–0.75%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acetateCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbitan caprylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPhytic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidChondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractRetinol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolAcacia dealbata flower wax~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower wax~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.55%
Lithothamnion calcareum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Lithothamnion calcareum extractLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolLilium candidum bulb extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiacetyl boldine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Cellulose, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Saccharide isomerate, Carbomer, Titanium dioxide, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan caprylate, Sodium hydroxide, Brassica campestris seed oil, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Phytic acid, Chondrus crispus extract, Retinol, Acacia dealbata flower wax, Citrus aurantium amara flower wax, Jasminum grandiflorum flower wax, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Tocopherol, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Phenoxyethanol, Diacetyl boldine, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Bakuchiol | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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