
“Made with with powerful 1% Bakuchiol to refine texture and tone, and Black-Jack to soothe, control oiliness, and enhance skin barrier, this cream contains Ashwagandha to control oiliness, soothe, protect against environmental stressors, and keep blemishes at bay.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: bakuchiol
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.
“Formulated with our revolutionary patent-pending ShaantComplex® to control oil (sebum) production, manage the acne inflammasome (pimples and pustules are inflamed hair follicles), maintain skin balance, and help even out complexion.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains bakuchiol.
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains bakuchiol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract.
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.
“Shaant Oil Control Cream”
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:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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: astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
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A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherOne 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 GlycerinHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterCottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPure 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 TocopherolWater, Lactobacillus ferment, Propanediol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Undecane, Oenothera biennis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Lactobacillus, Tridecane, Bakuchiol, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Bidens pilosa extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Bisabolol, Fucus spiralis extract, Tetraselmis chui extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Eugenol
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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.
| Codex BeautyShaant Oil Control CreamYOUR PRODUCT | AlephThe One Trset and Restore Moisture Cream | SchafMoisturizer | TiZOPerfecting Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | $35.00 | — | $79.00+$44.00 | $80.00+$45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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