Complete Skin Solutions Advanced Phyto Gel
Works for
Evens skin toneKojic acid, Alpha-arbutinWorks well
“This botanically-based lightening formula is an advanced lightening gel to treat hyperpigmentation by evening the skins tone, diminishing brown spots, age spots, and reducing skin discoloration.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, kojic acid
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Kojic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Algae extract, Hyaluronic acidMay help
This product contains kojic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Algae extract + 1 moreWorks
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, 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: algae extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Kojic acid~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidAlpha-arbutin~3.9–5.8%
- 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-arbutinBeer extract~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinThymus vulgaris extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis sativus extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Algae extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractPullulan~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanEdta~0.15–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Kojic acid, Alpha-arbutin, Unknown, Beer extract, Glycerin, Thymus vulgaris extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Algae extract, Pullulan, Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic acid, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Complete Skin SolutionsAdvanced Phyto GelYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHydrating 2% Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid Serum | BarefacedBrightening Serum | Queen Natural New York7in1 White and Bright Super Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $27.99 | — | $128.00+$100.01 | $20.99−$7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: SOUL APOTHECARY Alpha Arbutin PLUS SerumThe INKEY List CA Alpha Arubtin Face Serum
Product summary
"Complete Skin Solutions - Advanced Phyto Gel" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (algae extract 1.10% - 1.60% and glycerin 2.20% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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