We particularly like that there is a good concentration of niacinamide (niacinamide 3.60% - 5.30%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.10% - 3.10% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 8.46£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

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Formulated with Vitamin B5 to boost hydration and an anti-pollution complex to protect against daily environmental stressors and prevent premature ageing.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

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.

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Salicylic acid0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Moisturizing

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Mattifying Barrier Moisturiser

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

Panthenol2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Our lightweight, Mattifying Barrier Moisturiser includes Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide to help to control sebum production and reduce blemishes.

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This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Salicylic acid0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Key Actives

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

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Works for:Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Salicylic acid0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for:Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Evens skin tone

Panthenol2.1% - 3.1%

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Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Potential irritants

Salicylic acid0.4% - 0.95%

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1,2-hexanediol0.15% - 0.65%

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A preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

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A preservative

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

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Plain old water

Propanediol4.8% - 7.2%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Niacinamide3.6% - 5.3%

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer2.7% - 4.1%

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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

Panthenol2.1% - 3.1%

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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Perlite1.5% - 2.3%

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A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Cetearyl olivate0.9% - 1.35%

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Helps oil and water mix together

Salicylic acid0.4% - 0.95%

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Sorbitan olivate0.4% - 0.95%

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Helps oil and water mix together

1,2-hexanediol0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium hydroxide0.1% - 0.45%

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Used to adjust the product's pH

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Biosaccharide gum-40.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps improve the product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Panthenol, Perlite, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl olivate, Salicylic acid, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Biosaccharide gum-4

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