PRODUCT REVIEW

Clinique Even Better™ Light Reflecting Primer

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Acetyl glucosamine 1.6% - 1.9%Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

"Clinique - Even Better™ Light Reflecting Primer" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging

Ingredient callouts

Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45% and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.30% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Humectants (glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.60% - 0.95%, trehalose 1.40% - 1.70%, acetyl glucosamine 1.60% - 1.90%, algae extract 2.90% - 3.50% and betaine 3.50% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 36.58£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With vitamin C and acetyl glucosamine, this powerful formula helps boost radiance, smooth the look and feel of skin and visibly even skin tone over time.Research results Clinical testing conducted on 33 women after using product for 8 weeks , 82% showed more radiant-looking bare skin, 88% showed more even-looking skin How to use Apply a thin layer to clean, moisturized skin.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, 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.

acetyl glucosamine 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An 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

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

With vitamin C and acetyl glucosamine, this powerful formula helps boost radiance, smooth the look and feel of skin and visibly even skin tone over time.Research results Clinical testing conducted on 33 women after using product for 8 weeks , 82% showed more radiant-looking bare skin, 88% showed more even-looking skin How to use Apply a thin layer to clean, moisturized skin.

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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.

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.

acetyl glucosamine 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An 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

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Moisturizing

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, betaine.

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: squalane, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, decarboxy carnosine hcl) 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.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

decarboxy carnosine hcl 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed

tocopheryl acetate 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

acetyl glucosamine 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation

An 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

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

ci 75470 0.05% - 0.1%

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Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 2.9% - 3.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant 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

triticum vulgare germ extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.2% - 5.2%

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

betaine 3.5% - 4.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Betaine, Algae extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ascorbyl glucoside, Acetyl glucosamine, Trehalose, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Centaurium erythraea extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Caffeine, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Sorbitan olivate, Tin oxide, Peg-8, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 75470

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Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside acetyl hexapeptide-8 +15 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more Other: castanea sativa seed extract cholesterol +16 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +6 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate glycolic acid +13 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside glycerin +6 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside caffeine +6 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cholesterol +10 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine algae extract +6 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-17 acetyl octapeptide-3 +14 more	Common: betaine glycerin +2 more Other: alcaligenes polysaccharides limnanthes alba seed oil +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +36 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa hybrid flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +18 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +21 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? anigozanthos flavidus extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +80 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-20 acid peg-8 ester Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Clinique Even Better™ Light Reflecting Primer

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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