Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, GluconolactoneWorks well
“A. Niacinamide helps improve skin tone, strengthen the moisture barrier, and support the skin's ability to retain hydration over time.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, niacinamide
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-agingNiacinamide, GluconolactoneWorks well
“Surge is a lightweight Hyaluronic Acid Booster serum with Niacinamide and Kiwi Fruit Water that hydrates dehydrated, dry skin, helping to plump the look of skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone, niacinamide.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate + 8 moreWorks well
“Surge is a lightweight Hyaluronic Acid Booster serum with Niacinamide and Kiwi Fruit Water that hydrates dehydrated, dry skin, helping to plump the look of skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks 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: gluconolactone.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Polysorbate 20~4.8–7.2%
Niacinamide~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSodium hyaluronate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidActinidia chinensis fruit water~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but it is unlikely that it can have an effect in the skin
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit waterChondrus crispus extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinCalcium gluconate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateGluconolactone~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%
- 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 triglycerideTriethyl citrate~0.3–0.75%
Citrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractActinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.45%
Pelargonium graveolens extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractAlcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitral~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Chondrus crispus extract, Glycerin, Calcium gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethyl citrate, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
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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.
| CosMedixSurge Hyaluronic Acid BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Luzern LaboratoriesLuzern Serum Absolut Rehydrate | Physicians FormulaSkin Booster Brightening Vitamin Shot | BloomeffectsTulip Dew Drops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | $117.00 | — | $13.49−$103.51 | $55.00−$62.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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