This product could be helpful for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidation, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (faex 0.30% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.60%, acetyl glucosamine 0.30% - 0.60%, trehalose 0.30% - 0.60%, sucrose 0.30% - 0.55%, saccharomyces lysate extract 0.30% - 0.55%, algae extract 1.60% - 2.00% and glycerin 0.35% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 346.92£ in the United Kingdom and for 345.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our proprietary Brilliance Sea Ferment and Vitamin C help diminish the look of dark spots while potent antioxidants help protect and prevent further discoloration.

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside.

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

algae extract 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Our proprietary Brilliance Sea Ferment and Vitamin C help diminish the look of dark spots while potent antioxidants help protect and prevent further discoloration.

Source: Bluemercury

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hydrolyzed rice bran extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might contain an active compound orthosilicic acid that could be helpful to regulate the level of pigment in skin, but solid research is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This luminosity-boosting serum reveals a brighter, more radiant, hydrated glow.

Source: Bluemercury

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, faex.

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: dimethicone, algae extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine

glycerin 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

palmaria palmata extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

saccharomyces lysate extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect

Anti-oxidation

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.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

caffeine 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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Key Actives

zinc gluconate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

copper gluconate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Potential irritants

myristyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

eucalyptus globulus leaf oil 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

corallina officinalis extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dimethicone 5.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

trisiloxane 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 40, Ascorbyl glucoside, Algae extract, Myristyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Glycerin, Gentiana lutea root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Hydrolyzed rice bran extract, Yeast polysaccharides, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Tourmaline, Palmaria palmata extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Molasses extract, Plankton extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Sucrose, C13-14 isoparaffin, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Acetyl glucosamine, Laureth-7, Sodium hyaluronate, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Whey protein, Lecithin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol denat., Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, Parfum, Silica, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		45%	45%	31%	30%	29%	29%	28%	28%	25%	24%
Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside acetyl glucosamine +19 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol erythritol +3 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine glycerin +1 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate ferulic acid +10 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +6 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: allantoin dimethiconol	Common: caffeine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 artemia extract +6 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +10 more	Common: algae extract corallina officinalis extract +2 more Other: allantoin bisabolol +3 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: salicylic acid glycine soja oil +4 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside dimethicone +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +29 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	citrus aurantifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +6 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +22 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +47 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Crème de la Mer Brilliance Brightening Essence

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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