
“Skin Type Combination Skincare Concerns Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness Highlighted Ingredients , Crystatune Complex Helps maintain a visibly translucency.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium methoxysalicylate
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: glucosamine hcl.
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.
“It makes the skin feel much more moisturized than the competing product and produces a natural brightness.”
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:
betaine, glucosamine hcl.
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: dimethicone, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate.
“Skin Type Combination Skincare Concerns Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dryness Highlighted Ingredients , Crystatune Complex Helps maintain a visibly translucency.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
“, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract and Yeast Extract Reveal brightness and reduce the appearance of dark spots.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.


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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCan 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 AlcoholA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeOne 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 GlycerinHelp improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherCan help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Potassium methoxysalicylateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidA 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 glycyrrhizateA 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 acetateA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
More about Uncaria gambir extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkA plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
More about Bupleurum falcatum root extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidUsed 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 glycolNon-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholHelps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclPure 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 TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWorks 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 dioxideWater, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Peg-5 glyceryl stearate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Potassium methoxysalicylate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Lauryl betaine, Trehalose, Xanthan gum, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Glycine, Rubus suavissimus leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Garcinia mangostana bark extract, Rehmannia chinensis root extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Uncaria gambir extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Behenyl alcohol, Mica, Isostearic acid, Butylene glycol, Batyl alcohol, Theanine, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Glucosamine hcl, Tocopherol, Bht, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| Cl de Peau BeautConcentrated Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | OlaySuper Serum with Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Collagen Peptide, AHA, and Vitamin E | OptimumVitamin C Serum | Chick CosmeticsGlow Boost Serum - 10% Vitamin C + Vitamin B5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $21.04 | $20.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action SerumThe Purest Solutions Youth Radiant Renewal Retinol Serum
"Cl de Peau Beaut - Concentrated Brightening Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 250.00CA$ in Canada.
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