Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
“– All skin types – Dull skin – Hyperpigmentation (sun spots, acne scars, melasma) ⚡ IT'S SUPER FRESH.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic 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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
MoisturizingSodium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“5% pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and 72% black chokeberry, a special ingredient that stabilizes the high concentration of vitamin C to make sure skin remains hydrated and smooth.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate.
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-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“It attacks pigmentation and immediately lightens brown spots and acne scars, bringing radiance and balance back to skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic 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 · Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Cassia obtusifolia seed extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lac~8.6–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
More about LacAscorbic acid~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidButylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium lactate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHexanediol~1.2–1.8%
Pullulan~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCassia obtusifolia seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Allantoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinIngredient list view
Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Lac, Ascorbic acid, Butylene glycol, Sodium lactate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hexanediol, Pullulan, Sodium hyaluronate, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Allantoin
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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.
| COSRXTriple C Lightning LiquidYOUR PRODUCT | NuFaceLifter Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Serum S3 | JUMISOAll Day Vitamin Pure C 5.5 Glow Serum | TIA'MMy Signature Red C Serum -unsealed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | — | — | $6.87 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Alpha-Arbutin | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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