Codexial Enobright Radiance Intense Anti-Spot Intensive Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, Ascorbyl glucoside + 2 moreWorks well
“Codexial Enobright Radiance Intense Anti-Spot Intensive Serum 15ml is an attack care to act on pronounced pigment spots, that will suit to all skin types.It corrects the appearance of existing brown spots whatever their nature sun, age, pregnancy or acne, and brightens the complexion.Its formula is an unprecedented and highly concentrated combination of active ingredients Alpha-Arbutine known depigmenting, it allows to attenuate the brown spots.Vitamin C powerful antioxidant, it protects the skin from daily harmful environmental factors (sun effect, pollution, stress), reduces the pigmentary spots and evens the complexion.Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid gentle exfoliating actives, they allow to boost the efficacy of the serum.Unified, your skin regains its radiance.Made in France.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, salicylic acid
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Betaine, Propylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, propylene glycol.
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactic acidMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alpha-arbutin~6.4–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinAscorbyl glucoside~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideBetaine~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolLactic acid~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hydroxide~1.4–2%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateSalicylic acid~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alpha-arbutin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Betaine, Propylene glycol, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Salicylic acid, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, O-cymen-5-ol, Disodium edta, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60
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| CodexialEnobright Radiance Intense Anti-Spot Intensive SerumYOUR PRODUCT | The Purest SolutionsIntensive Hydration Serum Hyaluronic Acid %2 + B5 | HELPAnti Dark Spot Serum | Dr Dennis GrossAdvanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum Packette | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 76% | 76% |
| Price | — | $16.99 | $7.25 | $67.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Retinol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Codexial - Enobright Radiance Intense Anti-Spot Intensive Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.60% - 2.50%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Salicylic acid (0.60% - 1.40%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (betaine 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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