3 of 5 advertised claims delivered
“boost cell renewal, encouraging the skin to shed dead skin cells for a brighter and softer surface”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
“most youthful-looking skin emerge”
This product contains adenosine phosphate, creatine. These ingredients 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.
“This moisturiser goes to work while you sleep”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.
“promote a brighter complexion”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
“non-acnegenic”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (castanea sativa seed extract, creatine) 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.


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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl ricinoleateA 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 DimethiconeUsed 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 oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineA plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
More about Castanea sativa seed 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 extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseUsed 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)
More about Salicylic acidCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateAn 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 glucosamineA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIs claimed to have anti-aging properties, but research about its effect in topical application is missing
More about Sodium rnaA 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 acetateOne 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 GlycerinEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateConsists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
More about Adenosine phosphateHelps 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 stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Isostearyl palmitate, Cetyl ricinoleate, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Arginine, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Yeast extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Trehalose, Salicylic acid, Creatine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Acetyl glucosamine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Petrolatum, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Polysilicone-11, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium rna, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium nadh, Micrococcus lysate, Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Xanthan gum, Adenosine phosphate, Carbomer, Ascorbyl tocopheryl maleate, Ptfe, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Betaine |
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