Works for
Evens skin toneArbutin, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreMay help
“A medicated whitening lotion that suppresses the production of melanin and prevents spots and freckles with a double approach using arbutin, a whitening ingredient, and stable vitamin C derivatives.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, ascorbyl glucoside.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“It blends smoothly into the skin and leaves it moisturized and moisturized.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin, ascorbyl glucoside) 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 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Arbutin3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinAscorbyl glucoside2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideGlycerin6%
- 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 glycol4.02%
- 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 glycolPeg-901%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose0.03%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseDipotassium glycyrrhizate0.01%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium hyaluronate0.01%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium hydroxide~22–33%
Sodium citrate~4.9–7.3%
- 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 citrateCitric acid~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEtidronic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta0.01%
Water100%
Ingredient list view
Arbutin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-90, Trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Etidronic acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Water
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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.
| CHIFUREWhitening Skin Lotion MoistureYOUR PRODUCT | Some By MiBeta Panthenol Repair Body Cream | Orbis=U White Lotion | CAPITOLOSoy Milk Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Price | — | $15.06 | $33.90 | $50.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Ectoin | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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