
“• Intensely hydrates to help neutralise irritation and strengthen skin's natural resistance to external assaults that can result in discolouration/dark spots with anti-irritant ingredients.”
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:
algae extract, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside, camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
“discolouration/dark spots”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
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: ascorbyl glucoside, glycyrrhetinic acid.
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.
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A 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 DimethiconeAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateOne 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 GlycerinA 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 butterUsed 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 glycolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA 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 glucosideHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractA plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractCan 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 contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydrolyzed rice bran extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed prunus domesticaActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhetinic acidMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIs claimed to have anti-aging properties, but research about its effect in topical application is missing
More about Sodium rnaHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateA 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 acetateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHelps 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 citrateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Tricaprylyl citrate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Stearic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Peg-100 stearate, Algae extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Hydrolyzed prunus domestica, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Trisiloxane, Caffeine, Sucrose, Acetyl glucosamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium rna, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Saccharide isomerate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 55% | 51% | 50% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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