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Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“+ LUMIRA Skin Brightening Complex: A highly effective, patented formula that is clinically tested to address the multi-phase pigmentation process that leads to the appearance of skin discoloration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Thermus thermophillus ferment + 10 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinC13-15 alkane~4.3–5.3%
Thermus thermophillus ferment~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentDimethyl isosorbide~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideTriethylhexanoin~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinSorbitan stearate~1.7–2%
Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~1.5–1.8%
Panthenyl triacetate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateDisodium lauriminodipropionate~1–1.2%
Tocopheryl phosphate~0.75–1.1%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBidens pilosa extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Betaine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractT-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-10~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbityl laurate~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.5%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 alkane, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Dimethyl isosorbide, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Panthenyl triacetate, Disodium lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl phosphate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bidens pilosa extract, Cetyl palmitate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Betaine, Acetyl rheum rhaponticum root extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, T-butyl alcohol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10, Sorbityl laurate, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid
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| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | — | $60.00 | $24.99 | $81.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Sterols | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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